Rental Market News - Page 18

February 2, 2017

How Landlords Learn Your Secrets: Special Credit Reports

When you apply to rent a home, the landlord may obtain a special credit report for your rental history. The post How Landlords Learn Your Secrets: Special Credit Reports appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

The Sweet Spot: Why Winter Is Prime Time for Negotiating Rent

As it turns out, your best shot at a lower rent has less to do with your negotiating chops and more to do with the weather outside. The post The Sweet Spot: Why Winter Is Prime Time for Negotiating Rent appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What I Didn't Know When My Landlord Kicked Me Out

A real estate writer looks back at the time she got kicked out of her apartment -- and, with an expert's help, learns what she could have done differently. The post What I Didn't Know When My Landlord Kicked Me Out appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

7 Things Your Landlord Wishes You Knew

Sure, landlords call the shots on your living situation right now. But they're not the terrifying, all-powerful beings some tenants make them out to be. The post 7 Things Your Landlord Wishes You Knew appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How to (Realistically) Talk Your Way Out of a Lease Without Anybody Suing

Need to get out of your lease, like, right now, but have months to go? We may have a solution. The post How to (Realistically) Talk Your Way Out of a Lease Without Anybody Suing appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

Canine-loving apartment dwellers shouldn't put off dog ownership for fear they don't have enough space. If you can provide a pooch with regular exercise, there are many breeds that can make great apartment pets. The post The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What You Can Learn From My Life With Roommates of the Opposite Sex

If you're hunting for an apartment and considering moving in an opposite-sex roommate, here's what you should know -- from my own very weird experience. The post What You Can Learn From My Life With Roommates of the Opposite Sex appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

7 Sneaky Ways to Make Your Landlord Love You Irrationally

Want a pet? Want to paint? Just hoping your rent won't go up too much? We've got the answer: Brown-nosing your landlord. Here are some sneaky ways to do it. The post 7 Sneaky Ways to Make Your Landlord Love You Irrationally appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

8 Crucial Money Mistakes That Renters Make

For renters trying to get rich or die trying, these financial faux pas will kill you. The post 8 Crucial Money Mistakes That Renters Make appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Renters Confess: 'The Crazy Way I Paid Rent' (Should You Try It?)

Real people divulge the creative ways they made money to pay their rent during tough times. The post Renters Confess: 'The Crazy Way I Paid Rent' (Should You Try It?) appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.