The major problem that the vast majority of buyers will run into—especially when purchasing their first home—is a lease agreement that is still active with their apartment complex at the time of the purchase. If you locate the perfect home in May but your lease isn't over until September, you can't be expected to wait…
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Renting After Bankruptcy
Renting after bankruptcy isn’t actually as hard as you might imagine it to be. Bankruptcy has become a lot more common in today’s economy. Landlords are well aware that people still need places to live even after going bankrupt. Indeed, in some cases bankruptcy might even improve your credit score, making you a more attractive…
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Can You Get Money for Your Rent-Stabilized Apartment?
By Chereen James Change is swiftly flowing though the housing landscape of New York. New luxury buildings are being erected all over the City, and the demand for housing pushes low-income renters and owners to the outskirts and even out of the City, making way for higher-income earners and leading to a hefty rent spike.…
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