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RENTING OCT 21 How to Negotiate Rent and Concessions in 2026: A Renter's Guide Nearly 4 in 10 rental listings now come with a deal, and national rents are flat. Here is how to turn that into a lower bill. Read -
BUYING AND MOVING OCT 21 What 7.4% Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Monthly Payment in 2026 The average 30-year rate sits at 7.40% in October 2026, the highest since late 2023. Here is the math on what that adds to a monthly bill. Read -
BUYING AND MOVING OCT 21 How to Hire an Interstate Mover Without Getting Scammed in 2026 Check registration, demand a real estimate and know the 110 percent rule. Here is how to book a long-distance move without a hostage load. Read -
LANDLORD BASICS OCT 21 FY2027 Fair Market Rents: What Small Landlords Renting to Voucher Holders Should Know HUD's new Fair Market Rents took effect October 1. Here is how they become a payment standard, and which rules decide your rent. Read -
MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OCT 21 Why Delaying Home Repairs Costs More in 2026, and How to Budget for Them Materials, labor and service calls are all pricier than a year ago. Here is what to fix first, what to budget and how to avoid a $6,000 surprise. Read -
MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OCT 15 Winter Heating Costs 2026-27: What You Can Expect to Pay by Fuel Natural gas and propane homes should spend a little less this winter. Heating oil homes are looking at a much bigger bill. Here is the forecast and what to do about it. Read -
BUYING AND MOVING OCT 15 Moving Into a Rental in Canada in 2026: What It Really Costs Upfront First month, deposits, movers and setup can add up to two months’ rent or more. Here is what to budget, province by province, and where renters have room to negotiate. Read -
OWNING OCT 15 Why Homeowners Insurance Keeps Going Up, and What You Can Do About It Premiums have outpaced inflation for years, and some homeowners are losing coverage altogether. Here is why, and the steps that actually lower a bill. Read -
RENTING OCT 15 How to Get Your Security Deposit Back: Deadlines and Rules by State Landlords have a legal deadline to return your deposit or explain every deduction. Here is how the rules work, what counts as wear and tear and what to do if the money never arrives. Read -
MAINTENANCE AND COSTS OCT 15 Fall Home Safety Checklist: Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide, Heating and Radon Four checks, one weekend. The safety jobs worth doing before you switch the heat on for the season, and how often each one needs repeating. Read