Rentals

Rent goes up every year and none of it builds equity, but the jump from renting to owning still feels bigger than it needs to. This category is for renters weighing that move: how your rent history can help you qualify, what your monthly payment would actually look like compared to what you pay now, and how to break a lease without wrecking your budget. You’ll also find posts on saving for a down payment while renting, buying a duplex to offset your own housing cost, and what landlords won’t tell you about the math.