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Would You Live in a Real Live Haunted House to Save on Rent?

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In honor of the spookiest month of the year, Rent.com conducted a survey that found two-thirds of renters would bunk with ghosts if it meant cheaper rent.

What you should know about dog laws

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When you fall in love with a dog and bring him home, visits from the police or trips to the lawyer couldn't be further from your mind. But like many things in life, owning dogs comes with some legal responsibilities and can,…

The NEW Housing Market

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I'm a licensed loan officer and I'm also in real estate sales. I've recently had so much trouble trying to close loans that I've moved a different direction in regards to getting sales. Check this out..... I've got an 811 mid credit score client with over 240,000 in the…

Tired of Paying Rent, but Cannot Qualify to Purchase?

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Tired of paying rent but don't have enough cash or are too frightened to purchase your own place? Rather than let your single-income status keep you from buying the house of your dreams, consider the option of purchasing a permanent place with a friend. These days an increasing amount of…

International Trend: Rent-A-Cat Cafes in Tokyo

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Oleg Prikhodko/iStock PhotographyNeed a life? Why not rent one! For the millions of people in Japan who spend too much time at work to have pets, a social life, or a partner, help is at hand. It started with Tokyo's cat cafés, where customers can sit around and sip coffee - and also rent a cat, for 10 bucks an hour. With Japan's economy in deep recession, cuddles are clearly in demand; customers ranging from schoolgirls to engineers are flocking to businesses such as Neko no Mise ("Cat Store"). Clients receive a "menu" of the felines available for petting; balls of wool and plastic mice are complimentary.

Credit Check, for an ice cream cone?

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I know your checking my credit is important for the bank before they issue me a loan. I can even understand a credit check on things like phone service and electricity. What I don't understand is why everyone everywhere wants to check my credit! Take my car insurance, why do they check my…

ATTENTION LANDLORDS / SLUMLORDS: A Renter's Declaration of Independence

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I will live in my car. If I don’t like where I am parked, I will move. At least I can smoke indoors and enjoy the company of my companion animal. True, it will be un-insulated and under-heated; but it will be affordable. It is mine; I own it. I will bathe at truck stops, gas stations, and community swimming pools. I will be able to eat better than top ramen for the rest of my life.

Homeless in my home state

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My first blog, ever; and my first post. I had to vent somewhere. I can't believe what has happened to my beloved home state of Colorado during my six year absence. You would not believe what I have experienced in the last two weeks, trying to find affordable housing. How about the…

Timeshare Owners who RENT their units!

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Are you a Timeshare Owners who rents out their unit? Do you require your renters to purchase Accidental Rental Damage Insurance to protect your unit(s)? If not, why? Do you offer, as a courtesy to your renters, the option to purchase Travel Insurance? If not, why?