housing

Woman talking(l+r), House(c)

‘I took out ANOTHER $10,000 personal loan’: Woman warns buying a house ‘financially ruined’ her in unexpected ways

'I’m gonna share what those numbers look like.'

On Apr 14, 2024 by Natasha Dubash

Woman talking(l+r), Apartment buildings(c)

‘Definitely looking to seek legal counsel’: Tenant issues warning about her property management company. It has apartments all over the country

'I'll never move to any of their properties ever again.'

On Apr 10, 2024 by Tiffanie Drayton

Woman considers staying in rented apartment after seeing mortgage prices go up

‘I didn’t know that was possible’: Woman considers staying in rented apartment after seeing mortgage payments ‘go up.’ Can they?

'I thought buying a house was a way to lock in payments and avoid rent hikes.'

On Apr 7, 2024 by Braden Bjella

cities and economic development

‘We need about 10,000 workers a year’: This is how cities are trying to get workers to stay

'We can't just rely on organic growth.'

On Mar 10, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Renter has a new trick to getting her morning coffee

‘I can’t afford coffee pods’: Renter has a new trick to getting her morning coffee

'Not something to be embarrassed about. USE those amenities'

On Mar 3, 2024 by Melody Heald

Inspector warns home buyers against trusting realtors after nasty discovery

‘I’m gonna get a lot of heat for this’: Inspector warns home buyers against trusting realtors after nasty discovery

'And don’t use an inspector that the realtor brings. We found out the hard way.'

On Mar 2, 2024 by Tiffanie Drayton

Man shares how to get out of leasing agreement without repercussions

‘Are you tired of paying rent at your apartment complex?’: Man shares how to get out of leasing agreement without repercussions

'I’ve done that twice lol.'

On Mar 1, 2024 by Phil West

Tenant says her apartment now charges to replace items instead of doing free repairs

‘If I’m paying $800 for a new washer, it’s coming with me when I leave’: Tenant says her apartment now charges to replace items instead of doing free repairs

'Someone tell me if this is legal or not.'

On Feb 29, 2024 by Grace Fowler

Homeowner learns neighborhood’s HOA has been fake for 25 years

‘I am so invested’: Homeowner learns neighborhood’s HOA of 25 years is fake

'Similar situation happened in my neighborhood.'

On Feb 29, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Man talking(l+r), Man relaxing by pool(c)

‘That’s less than I would pay on my rent’: Man says it’s cheaper to live at all-inclusive resort than to rent apartment unit

'Do with this information what you will.'

On Feb 27, 2024 by Natasha Dubash

Renter pretends to be new tenant after apartment raises rent by $500

‘Went undercover today’: Renter pretends to be new tenant after apartment raises rent by $500

'Life is getting too expensive to even exist at this point.'

On Feb 26, 2024 by Tiffanie Drayton

Women cleaning apartment (three split)

‘I hope no one got fired’: Cleaners show up at the wrong apartment. The tenant lets them clean anyway

'I play along and let them deep clean my studio apartment.'

On Feb 22, 2024 by Stacy Fernandez

Tenant says she’ll have to pick up extra shifts to afford $100 rent increase

‘Life is just one big scam’: Tenant says she’ll have to pick up extra shifts to afford $100 rent increase. She already works 2 jobs

'Rent goes up, but maintenance, upkeep, and property care declines.'

On Feb 15, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Leasing agent tries to talk woman out of tour based on her looks

‘She wanted me out of there so fast’: Leasing agent tries to talk woman out of tour based on her looks. It backfires

'She should probably watch Pretty Woman.'

On Feb 9, 2024 by Beau Paul

‘Everyone thinks every NFL player is absolutely loaded’: Ex-football player explains why he charged his aunt $700 rent to live with him

'I need to talk with my aunt! Here I am, no NFL money letting her stay for free! '

On Feb 7, 2024 by Phil West