Renting your first apartment is a significant milestone, but it comes with its own set of financial challenges. Before ...

Imagine that you're renting an apartment and the terms of the lease require paying your landlord $2,000 every month. Now, ...

Despite calls for a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board approved a 3% increase for one-year rent-stabilized leases, 4.5% ...

When I first walked into this apartment, I felt like I was stepping into a version of myself I had only seen in my dreams,” ...

Some people still think you need 20% down to be approved for a mortgage. But the average down payment in 2024 was 9% for first-time buyers and 18% for borrowers overall. Because they're backed by ...

It might feel risky to make big, bold changes to a brand-new apartment. But NPR's "Life Kit" has tips for making your space your own, without losing your security deposit. This segment airs on July 1, ...