Realty Bites

Negotiating + Financing

What happens when you inherit a property that still has a mortgage on it?

By Virginia K. Smith |August 11, 2016 - 9:59AM

Troubleshooting

How can you make sure your roommates are actually paying their bills?

By Virginia K. Smith |May 26, 2016 - 8:59AM

Troubleshooting

I think my neighbors are mistreating their dog. Should I report them?

By Virginia K. Smith |April 27, 2016 - 9:59AM

Roommates + Landlords

Can I ditch my guarantor when I renew my lease?

… I had a guarantor when I got my apartment but have paid the rent on time by myself all this time Will I still need a … is to expect that youll be cosigning for however long the tenant stays in the apartment Many landlords and leases … youve signed on with an individual guarantor like a parent or forhire institutional guarantor Ive had …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 23, 2015 - 2:59PM

Troubleshooting

Help! My roommate's trying to kick me out!

By Virginia K. Smith |November 11, 2015 - 8:59AM

Troubleshooting

Your (backache-free) guide to moving into a walkup

By Virginia K. Smith |October 29, 2015 - 11:59AM

Improve

I've been hiding a cat from my landlord. Should I renew my lease, or leave before I get caught?

… for help in navigating their own real estate crises In Realty Bites we try to get them answers … THE CONUNDRUM … My … new amenity is chickens … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … Live … Kids + Pets … Troubleshooting … Improve … boards … landlords … Neighbors … pets … Realty Bites … renting … staff … Ive been hiding a cat from …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 16, 2015 - 10:30AM