Get approved for apartment as first-time renter with these tips
If you are renting for the first time, you may be worried about your approval into your dream apartment based on your prior rental status. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to prepare.
Nearly half of renters spend more than 30% of income on housing, Census Bureau finds
Nearly half of U.S. renters are considered cost-burdened, the Census Bureau says. New data shows they spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs in 2023.
Vet potential tenants who have applied to live in your rental property with these tips
When a potential tenant applies for occupancy in your rental property, there is a lot of information you can find out about them through a comprehensive, but fair application.
These five cities have the highest rent for one-bedroom apartments
Tens of millions of Americans across the country rent and, according to recent data, those in certain cities face the highest rents for one-bedroom apartments.
Rental prices may be lower in winter but beware that options may be limited, expert says
When it comes to renting an apartment, timing does matter, especially for those on a budget. For lower rent prices, you may find winter months are the way to go.
Landlords offering 'sweeteners' like free parking as rental market slows: report
More and more landlords are adding perks or "sweeteners" to their rental listings to attract more prospective tenants as the markets slow down.
Biden accidentally announces $55 cap rent rises after struggling to read '5%' on teleprompter
President Biden accidentally flubbed the announcement of his proposed 5% cap on rent increases from major landlords, struggling to read the teleprompter and accidentally suggesting a $55 cap.
Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again
Florence and New York City are just a couple of the cities that have looked to stop new short-term rentals as housing prices hit record levels, making it difficult for locals.
Rent increases are pricing small businesses out of business
Business owners said they've had to raise some prices for customers and it's helped pay bills a little bit but not enough to keep up with ballooning rent inflation.
The rise of build-to-rent communities: A solution to America's housing crisis?
Some real estate developers are taking advantage of the "high supply, low demand" status of the housing market by meeting the need for affordable homes with build-to-rent communities.
Florida mansion sells for millions as the highest-priced sale ever in this swanky neighborhood
A home in a Florida beach town recently sold for millions — making it the highest-priced sale in the area's history. Take a peek inside the 4,000 square foot space.
How it Started... How it's Going: Home sales down, housing prices, mortgage rates up since Biden took office
A new report from the National Association of Realtors says that existing-home sales jumped in February to the highest monthly increase recorded in a year, but overall sales are down.
Americans are making a mass exodus from big cities according to Census Bureau data
Americans are moving out of big cities in states like New York, California and Illinois at an accelerated rate to more affordable areas of the country, according to Census Bureau data.
Rent prices impacted by 'apartment-building boom,' Redfin chief economist says
Redfin's chief economist, Daryl Fairweather, broke down the decline in rent prices after they went over $2,000 in 2023 in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Rent prices fell slightly overall in January, but rose in some parts of US
The median price of rent fell overall in the U.S. in January, with declines in the West and South. Still, prices climbed in the Midwest as demand for housing drives up costs.
Parents, financially dependent adult children reveal unique stories about what it is like living together
Parents and their financially dependant adult children who still live at home have spoken out about the benefits and struggles of continuing to cohabitate.
Bilt Rewards stops renters from ‘lighting your money on fire,’ founder and CEO Ankur Jain says
Bilt Rewards allows Americans to be rewarded for paying their rent, which is most people’s biggest monthly expense, founder and CEO Ankur Jain told Fox News Digital.
Bilt Rewards announces $200M equity investment, raising valuation to $3.1 billion
Bilt Rewards on Wednesday announced a $200 million equity investment, which thrusts the company's valuation to $3.1 billion as Ken Chenault and Roger Goodell were added to its board.
Forever renters: Gen Z passing on home purchases for luxury apartment rentals
FOX Business ‘Big Money Show’ hosts Jackie DeAngelis and Brian Brenberg discuss a new study that found Gen Z would rather pay high rent than put a down payment on the house.
US renters remain burdened as insurance pressures on landlords mount
U.S. renter households remained burdened in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report from Moody's Analytics that found 30% of renters' gross income was spent on rent.