Swarthmore continues to its efforts to support low-income and other disadvantaged students this semester. Shortly before the semester began, the college published a list of administrators, professors, and staff who share experiences that may resonate with these students. The college … Continue reading

10 trends shaping real estate in 2019
The 36th annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute points to 10 changes in the industry that are gaining momentum. Read more by clicking here. The 18-hour city A phenomenon that began 20 … Continue reading

Student fair provides foundations for safe off-campus housing
University of Cincinnati students on the hunt for safe, affordable off-campus housing were met by a showcase of valuable resources Wednesday at the second-annual Student Safe Housing Fair in Tangeman University Center. Read more by clicking here. Eighteen organizations gathered … Continue reading

A survival guide for fledgling landlords
Sometimes, when landlord Leigh Robinson has tenants who are late with the rent, he might send them a cartoon — a gentle jab to remind them to pay up. If that method fails, or if the tenants are complete deadbeats, … Continue reading

Thinking About Buying a Rental Property? Read This First
If you’re looking to invest in real estate, but don’t want the hassle of becoming a landlord, then this might be the most important message you will ever read. Read more by clicking here. Here’s why: I’ve found a way to collect … Continue reading

How Your Landlord Wishes You Would Treat Your Apartment
Some landlords are an absolute pain to deal with, but have you ever thought of what they think of us? I’m sure tenants aren’t really a walk in the park for them either. Read more by clicking here. Clean it: … Continue reading

Official lays out renters’ rights for Rhode Island landlords
Refusing to rent apartments to students, or anyone 18 or older on the basis of age, and failing to allow reasonable changes to accommodate people with disabilities, are common ways landlords can run afoul of federal and state fair housing … Continue reading

Big Words Saves College Students Big Bucks
No matter what college you’re in or what classes you’re taking, every student in every class asks the same question every semester: “Do I need to buy the book?” In a perfect world, books would be affordable and this question … Continue reading

Looking for extra money? Try downstairs
Joy and Dick Moore’s children moved out of the family’s four-bedroom Victorian in New York years ago, but the couple — now retired — haven’t downsized. Instead, in 2014, the Moores listed one of their rooms on Airbnb, a vacation … Continue reading

Not your parents’ student housing: Luxury Charleston project to open in fall
By this fall, a $35 million 430-bed apartment building at 930 Morrison Drive will open to serve off-campus students, mainly from the College of Charleston. Read more by clicking here. With waterfront views and community balconies, 930 NoMo’s amenities will … Continue reading