Jan 23rd 2013 2:28PM
What do you do when a tenant won't pay rent? Your first thought might be immediate eviction. Not so fast -- your ability to do that depends on the laws governing the area where you live. Landlords in New York, for example? They've got it tough. According to New York law, landlords require court intervention in... Continue Reading »
Oct 9th 2012 2:30PM
By Catherine Baab-Muguira During the heady days of the housing bubble, many Americans bought second homes and investment properties, believing that the value of these properties would increase. Then came the bust, and some owners turned to renting out those recently acquired homes, condos and apartments. Zillow.com has... Continue Reading »
By Jerry Kronenberg Rental properties in college towns can offer great returns to real estate investors and parents of university students alike, a Realtor.com study finds. "College towns have a natural cycle of tenant flow," Realtor.com's Jennifer DuBois said. "You know [a student] is going to be in town for four years... Continue Reading »
Sep 28th 2012 4:20PM
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that prevents landlords from requiring tenants to have their pets' claws removed or vocal cords silenced. Landlords cannot reject tenants who refuse the surgeries to declaw or "devoice," and can't advertise in a way that discourages people whose pets have claws or vocal... Continue Reading »
Sep 24th 2012 3:00PM
Gary Malin (pictured at left) is the president of Citi Habitats, one of New York City's largest and most successful residential real estate brokerages. He is also a licensed attorney and a member of the Real Estate Board of New York. Renting out your home for extra income can be a wise decision in today's housing market.... Continue Reading »
