Rental Market News - Page 16

February 2, 2017

I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It?

When you apply to rent a home, it's not unusual for the owner or manager to require a credit check. But do you have a right to see that report?. The post I Paid for a Landlord Credit Check. Don't I Get to See It? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

5 Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment

We can all take steps to protect our planet, but apartment dwellers often don't go beyond recycling. Here are some easy tricks you can use to save resources -- including money. The post 5 Simple Ways to Green Your Apartment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

How I Found an Amazing Out-of-State Apartment in 3 Days (Without Crying)

One writer shares the lessons she learned while locking down an apartment on the other side of the country -- in three days flat. The post How I Found an Amazing Out-of-State Apartment in 3 Days (Without Crying) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Want Your Security Deposit Back? You'd Better Do These Things

The lease may say your rental unit needs to be "broom clean" to get your security deposit back, but an expert tells us that isn't the half of it. The post Want Your Security Deposit Back? You'd Better Do These Things appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

The Little-Known Ways Renters Insurance Could Save You Money

Only about a third of renters have renters insurance, but many people don't realize how much property these policies protect. The post The Little-Known Ways Renters Insurance Could Save You Money appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Don't fall for these real estate scams

Keep your wits about you during any real estate deal.

February 2, 2017

How to Deal With 6 Terrible Roommates, According to Science

No matter how well you screen your roommates, at some point you're going to get a lemon. So we asked a clinical psychologist how to deal with the bad ones. The post How to Deal With 6 Terrible Roommates, According to Science appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

Home Caretakers Get a Sweet Deal on Rent -- With a Few Conditions

Home caretakers can help sellers of vacant homes by maintaining their property. The caretaker can get a great deal: about 50% off market rate for rent. The post Home Caretakers Get a Sweet Deal on Rent -- With a Few Conditions appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

The Pros & Cons of Having a Landlord Who's Your Friend

While there are upsides to being friends with your landlord, there are drawbacks, too. These stories from tenants explore some of the pros and cons. The post The Pros & Cons of Having a Landlord Who's Your Friend appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 2, 2017

5 Signs a 'For Rent' Ad Is Fake

Ads for fictional apartments dash renters' hopes and waste their time. Here are a few blazing red flags to look for to indicate a "for rent" ad is fake. The post 5 Signs a 'For Rent' Ad Is Fake appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.