An eviction can significantly reduce your chances to rent your own place and adversely affects your credit history. However, following the tips we identify below, will increase your chances to rent after an eviction.
College is a time to learn, and it begins before class starts! Many students find themselves wanting to move from a dorm to an apartment. However, due to anxiety and inexperience many students make poor decisions that cause regret. Find 6 common mistakes college students make in renting their first… read more →
Life as a landlord may be tempting to homeowners who can’t sell their homes and to others looking to add properties to their investment portfolio. Many costs associated with rental properties catch novice landlords by surprise, however. The following are four hidden expenses that experts say new landlords should consider.… read more →
Your offer has been accepted. You’re counting the days until you can move into your new home, but one question is lingering in the back of your mind: What happens if the property has liens on it? Fortunately, the title company or agent typically will uncover any liens — unpaid property taxes,… read more →
Homebuying trends have changed over the last decade, and in today’s new market, more single homebuyers are entering the real estate market than ever before. Single women have now outpaced single men as a percentage of homebuyers. A whopping 21 percent of all new home purchases are credited to single… read more →
If you’re renting out your home, finding a reliable property manager to manage day-to-day rental tasks can save you time as well as protect your investment. After all, you’ll trust this person to make critical decisions about tenants, maintenance and rent collection. Here are are six tips for choosing the right property… read more →
When homeowners sell and move out,they sometimes leave behind lingering bad odors. If you’ve just moved in to find an odor you didn’t notice before, don’t panic. There are plenty of ways to eliminate smells. Easy Odor Removal Light odors from a refrigerator that wasn’t properly cleaned or a trash… read more →
Housewarming gifts don’t have to be homemade brownies or a “Home Sweet Home” cliché. New homeowners have just plunked down a serious chunk of their savings. Help them settle in with these practical gifts and offerings, in a range of budgets, that can truly make a new house feel like home. Dinner… read more →
In the long run, buying a home can often be cheaper than renting. But until you see the payoff, your wallet may feel some pain. And it all starts with the down payment. (Plus, to avoid private mortgage insurance on a conventional loan, you’ll need to put 20% of the purchase price down… read more →
The books can be tossed pell-mell into small boxes, the clothes hung in a wardrobe box, but what do you do with Grandma’s china and that big painting over the couch so that they get to your new digs unscathed? If you don’t have the cash to pay movers to… read more →