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January 31, 2017

What Is Affordable Housing -- and Do You (Yes, You) Qualify?

It's etched in the U.S. Constitution that Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- but what about affordable housing? The post What Is Affordable Housing -- and Do You (Yes, You) Qualify? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

Here's What Can Go Wrong When You Don't Get Renters Insurance

You never know when disaster could hit. Read these stories to learn how bad it can get, and consider them very good reasons to get renters insurance. The post Here's What Can Go Wrong When You Don't Get Renters Insurance appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

5 Steps for Dealing With an MIA Landlord Who Won't Make Repairs

No one wants a nosy landlord in your business all the time, but there might be a worse fate: the landlord who's never around. Don't panic -- we have a step-by-step guide for tracking him down and making him accountable. The post 5 Steps for Dealing With an MIA Landlord Who Won't Make Repairs appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

The Best Pets for Apartments: Low-Maintenance Companionship for Close Quarters

Plenty of animals are well-suited to living in close quarters. Check out this list revealing the best pets for apartments. The post The Best Pets for Apartments: Low-Maintenance Companionship for Close Quarters appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

I've Moved 6 Times in 5 Years. Here Are My Tips for Getting Your Security Deposit Back

While it's important to try to get back as much of the deposit as possible, trying too hard can be a huge waste of money. If you want to recoup some of your security deposit, here are my tips. The post I've Moved 6 Times in 5 Years. Here Are My Tips for Getting Your Security Deposit Back appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How to Evict a Tenant: What to Do With a Nightmare Renter

Sometimes, as a landlord, you reach the point where you want a problem tenant to be someone else's problem. Here's how to evict a tenant with the law on your side. The post How to Evict a Tenant: What to Do With a Nightmare Renter appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

What Is the Public Housing Agency and How Can It Help You?

What is the Public Housing Agency? It's a place where people struggling to afford a roof over their heads can get some relief. The post What Is the Public Housing Agency and How Can It Help You? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

First Apartment Essentials Every New Renter Needs

Check out this room-by-room list of first apartment essentials to get comfortable without racking up debt on things you could have done without. The post First Apartment Essentials Every New Renter Needs appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

How to Find Truly Pet-Friendly Apartments

Many landlords don't allow dogs or cats, which puts animal lovers in a pickle over how to find pet-friendly apartments. Here's where you can turn. The post How to Find Truly Pet-Friendly Apartments appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

January 31, 2017

Can You Live in a Storage Unit or Van? How Legal These 'Homes' Really Are

Finding affordable housing can be tough, which has led people to push the boundaries of what "home" is -- living in vans, boxes, and other stopgap solutions. But are these last-ditch living arrangements legal? The post Can You Live in a Storage Unit or Van? How Legal These 'Homes' Really Are appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.