Housing Archive
Is the High Cost of Housing Getting You Down?
With McMansions popping up on every corner, more and more people are working longer, and harder to keep up the payments on these fancy digs. At some point in time the thought runs through the minds of some owners, is it worth it? For some it is, but for
Is Affordable Housing Really Affordable?
Many people are so eager to try and find affordable housing in their general area, because they want to see how much cheaper they can get their rent. However in some places, especially in New Jersey, affordable housing can be just as expensive. Of course you will be able
Are Tiny Homes Really a Realistic Housing Option?
The collapse of the housing market, the resulting credit crunch, a high unemployment rate and the threat of impending environmental disasters have many people in the U.S. and around the world re-thinking the way they live with an emphasis on cutting back on expenses, buying fewer products and reducing
New Jersey’s Affordable Housing: What They Don’t Tell You
Trying to find information on New Jersey’s affordable housing process can definitely be a challenge. Especially since that process can vary depending on what town you happen to live in. After doing some very extensive research, and speaking with people who have gone through this very complicated process, I
Housing Guide: The Basics of Interpreting and Signing a Lease Agreement
If you’ve ever rented an apartment anywhere before, you should be familiar with the lease signing process. If this will be your first time renting somewhere, you will soon learn that the lease is your official contract between you, the renter, and the owner of the place, the landlord
Housing and Urban Development from 1985-2010
HUD, officially Housing and Urban Development, has been around since 1965 as a cabinet level government agency. It was born out of the The Housing Act of 1937. With that legislation not too much was done in the way of actual housing improvements and the idea waned – probably
How to Find Short-Term Housing when Relocating
The best option when you are relocating and need a place to stay for up to 3 months is to stay with family or friends if all possible. Unfortunately, this is not always an option, so here are some other ideas to make your transition to a new city
How to Avoid Housing Scams on Craigslist
Craigslist is a tremendously valuable instrument to look for and find facts on houses. It’s utilized to obtain roommates, houses and apartments for rent, purchase real estate and switch houses in addition to submit the sort of housing you require. It’s no shock that thief’s have perceived this as
Housing: Who Can Afford It?
All my life I’ve lived in and around the city of Chicago, Illinois. Every year I have seen the price of housing rise higher and higher, but I have yet to see paychecks “rise” to the occasion. The two-bedroom apartment I grew up in, that cost my mom $500.00
Affordable Housing, Moving, and the Effects it Has on Your Kids
Affordable housing can’t be found anywhere these days. No matter where you live the cost of housing has skyrocketed so high that it has become nearly impossible for anyone to be able to rent never mind own a home. It’s sad, because everyone wants a piece of the American