Rent Affordability: Is the “One-Third Rule” Realistic?
When looking for places to live, one of the biggest elements of home shopping that people take into consideration is affordability. Personal finance experts...
10 Ways to Make Your Landlord Love You
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we asked landlords what makes them love their tenants. Here's what we found out:
Make a good first impression// Fill...
Rentals in Chantilly VA
TL;DR
Rentals in Chantilly, VA sit above the Virginia average, but many people trade higher rent for good schools, homes, and quick access to D.C....
Renting an Apartment or a House: Which do you prefer?
If you’re facing a choice between renting an apartment in a multi-family building or an entire single-family house, you’ve probably compiled a list of...
How To: Soundproof Your Apartment
Nothing can make you despise your rental quicker than excessive noise. Like when you discover you have the kind of neighbors who do intense cardio at...
What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities
No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...
4 New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...
How to pay rent when you’ve blown your monthly budget
The scenario is simple. It’s usually not your fault. You were too nice. You wanted to help someone. Okay, fine. Maybe you weren’t bailing...
3 Ways to Find the Best Student Housing
How many of you have searched for student housing? Sometimes the search can get rough. My approval process for finding student housing is almost...
How to Keep Your Apartment Cool
Summer is the best. Except when you don't have air conditioning in your four story walk-up and you spend those hazy summer nights Googling,...
3 ways to build your credit without a credit card
It’s easy to ignore your credit score if you’re not currently in the midst of a big life event like buying a house or...
Smart Tips for Lowering Your Utility Bills This Fall (Infographic Included!)
As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool, it's a great time for tenants to think about how to make their living spaces cozier...













