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February 1, 2017

Don't Forget These 5 Features When Shopping for Your Next Apartment

You used a solid checklist to find your last apartment. But, as it turns out, it wasn't enough. Consider these five features before signing your next lease. The post Don't Forget These 5 Features When Shopping for Your Next Apartment appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Why Lying to Your Landlord Might Cost You Money

From that little fib to the all-out lie, the stories you tell the landlord could mean big problems -- and big costs. The post Why Lying to Your Landlord Might Cost You Money appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What I Learned When Burglars Broke Into My Home

Living alone in an urban area, I've always wondered what I'd do if my place were broken into... then I found out firsthand. The post What I Learned When Burglars Broke Into My Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Think You Have a Bad Roommate? Read This Nightmare Tale

There's a special level of hell that only comes from having a seriously bad roommate. And this, folks, is my cautionary tale of how to deal with it. The post Think You Have a Bad Roommate? Read This Nightmare Tale appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

The Surprising Downsides of Rent-Controlled Apartments

Anyone who's searched for an apartment knows that rent-regulated digs are the unicorns of the housing market. But are they really so great? The post The Surprising Downsides of Rent-Controlled Apartments appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Should You Buy Your Rental? Let This Quiz Help You Decide

Don't toss a coin for this decision. Ask yourself these six questions instead. The post Should You Buy Your Rental? Let This Quiz Help You Decide appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Rental Scams That Anyone Can Fall For -- and How to Avoid Them

To beat a swindler, you need to think like one. Here are a few trademark secrets behind those rental scams -- and how you can beat them at their own game. The post Rental Scams That Anyone Can Fall For -- and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What to Do When Your Landlord Doesn't Want to Make Repairs

What if your landlord drags his feet on fixing something that's driving you nuts? Never fear -- there are ways to persuade him to keep your place in top shape. The post What to Do When Your Landlord Doesn't Want to Make Repairs appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

3 Vital Lessons I Learned During a Decade of Apartment Hunting

From creepy slumlords to full-blown rental scams, we've been there -- and we know how to keep it from happening to you. The post 3 Vital Lessons I Learned During a Decade of Apartment Hunting appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

3 Vital Lessons I Learned During a Decade of Apartment Hunting

From creepy slumlords to full-blown rental scams, we've been there -- and we know how to keep it from happening to you. The post 3 Vital Lessons I Learned During a Decade of Apartment Hunting appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.