A Quick Guide to Landlord Insurance
What Is Landlord Insurance? Landlord insurance is a specific type of property insurance that protects the owner’s financial interests when they rent out their property. It often covers the rental’s structure and …
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When Rent Costs Soar, Is Buying Your Next Best Option?
Key Takeaways With average rent prices climbing nearly 28% over the past five years, many renters across the country are wondering if homeownership might be the smarter financial move.1 The answer isn’t …
Single-Family Rental Trends and Their Geography
America’s housing story is always changing, not just through market forces, but also through people’s choices. Over the past decade, the nation has added about 10.7 million single-family homes. However, …
6 Good Reasons To Get Renter’s Insurance
If you’re renting an apartment or home, you’ll need an insurance policy to cover your belongings. Your landlord‘s property insurance policy covers losses to the building itself; whether it’s an apartment, a house, …
Many Baby Boomers Own Homes That Are Too Big. Can They Be Enticed To Sell Them?
Some baby boomers would like to downsize from their large homes, but say it doesn’t make financial sense. Single-family homes in Dumfries, Va., are seen here last year. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The …
Empty Nesters Own Twice As Many Large Homes As Millennials With Kids
Empty-nest baby boomers own nearly 3 in 10 (28.2%) large U.S. homes. That’s twice as many as millennials with kids, who own just 14.2% of the country’s large homes. Gen …
What You Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act
This landmark legislation passed 50 years ago — learn your rights and how to defend them. If you’ve searched for a new place to live recently, you’ve likely seen …
Two Potential Pitfalls For Accidental Landlords To Avoid
Avoiding these pitfalls can save you innumerable headaches, and give you the foundation you need to move forward profitably with your property. Written by David Crown People tend to express …
Am I Responsible For The Damage My Guests Or Pets Cause?
You, as the tenant named on the lease, are responsible for damage caused by your household members, guests, and pets. Many rental agreements detail this information so there’s no question …
9 Tips For Getting Your Property Ready To Rent
Some tasks a landlord has to make a unit ready to rent are mandated by habitability requirements. Other tasks may or may not be essential. You may not need to …