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One of the advantages of renting is its allowance of personal space without all of the responsibilities of home ownership. However, some landlords may forbid any significant changes, and the temporary nature of renting may make you weary of making any major investments in decorating. To help renters overcome the nothingness of “white wall syndrome,” [...]

As a renter, you may think that your home and its contents are insured through your landlord, property manager or homeowner. Indeed, the building structure and any materials belonging to the landlord are. But all of the stuff inside the rental property – all of your stuff – is not. So should a fire, thief [...]

Bad roommates are a rite of passage. Like scraping your knee while learning to ride a bike and moving your tassel from right to left, we have all endured living with someone who makes you scream into your pillow:
“She came in plastered at 3 a.m. five days a week.”
“I arrived home from a weekend away [...]

Your monthly rent is a serious financial commitment. Before you start your rental search, know what you can comfortably afford. These simple steps will help you estimate how much rent you can handle.
What you earn
How much money you make each month is the biggest factor in determining how much rent you can afford. You should [...]