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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

You’ve finally found a great place to rent. The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. The rental market is incredibly tight right now, and in the last year, median asking rent in the U.S. This scenario is the basis for what’s known as “the fake landlord scam.” What could go wrong? says Bordo. “As

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Why You Should Be Collecting Rainwater

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

my first job out of college barely paid the rent on a 1 bedroom pad, I had to put those dreams off for a while. The first time I ever got to live that dream was in a home I rented in New Mexico, and since I will be moving back to New Mexico shortly, I believe I will once again be able to do it again. I was a poor college student and B.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

But if you can get past those objections, you have a lot to gain—like hundreds of dollars in saved rent.” Now that Bordo has your attention, here are six reasons why you should start preparing to sign a new lease sooner than you may have planned: Asking rent typically drops in January. You’ll benefit from lower rent year after year.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. UltimateSmartMoney: 3 Important Tips for Home Renters – Follow these 3 important tips when looking to rent a home.

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House & Home - Don't Rent a Single-Family Home Without Asking These Questions

Motherhood Moments

If you’ve been hunting for a single-family home to rent, you know how difficult it is to find available, affordable rentals in the current market. Not only does demand far exceed supply, according to recent data from Dwellsy , asking rent for single-family rental homes (SFRs) rose more than 22.4 to live right now,” says Bordo.

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