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Despite Successes, Problems Remain Organizing Queens' Immigrant Tenants

Vinnie Rotondaro | Posted 12.10.2009 | New York

Read More: Astoria, Queens Vantage Tenants Council, New York Real Estate, Jackson Heights, Renting, New York City Apartments, Immigrants, Immigration, Queens New York, Landlords, Chhaya, New York News
Vinnie Rotondaro

For years, advocates in New York have worked to organize renters against landlords that try to harass tenants out of their buildings. One of the most difficult areas to mobilize has been Queens.

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American Dream 2: Default On Mortgage, Then Rent For Less

Wall Street Journal | MARK WHITEHOUSE | Posted 12.10.2009 | Business

Read More: Renting, Housing Crisis, Foreclosure, Mortgage Defaults, Home Ownership, Real Estate, Housing Bubble, American Dream, Rentals, Mortgage Crisis, Business News

PALMDALE, Calif. -- Schoolteacher Shana Richey misses the playroom she decorated with Glamour Girl decals for her daughters. Fireman Jay Fernandez mis...

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13 Things You Didn't Know You Could Rent

Brian Clark Howard | Posted 12.10.2009 | Green

Read More: Green Living, Consumer Spending, Shopping, Renting, Green News
Brian Clark Howard

In these tough economic times many people are looking for ways to shave expenses off their budgets. One tried-and-true method is to rent instead of buy.

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Reluctant Landlords: More Homeowners Renting Out Their Homes

The Wall Street Journal | M.P. MCQUEEN | Posted 10.18.2009 | Business

Read More: Housing Trends, Real-Estate, Renting, Foreclosure, Mortgages, Tenants, Landlords, Homeowners, Apartment Vacancy Rates, Housing Prices, Housing Crisis, Rental Homes, Business News

Hard data are scant on how many homeowners are renting out their homes, but anecdotal evidence suggests numbers are up. In one indication of the trend...

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Forget The Squeeze: The Middle Class Is In A Choke Hold

Harry Moroz | Posted 09.19.2009 | Business

Read More: Renting, Bank of America, Wealthy, Foreclosure, Health Care, Zero Hedge, Debt, Middle Class, Consumer Spending, Housing Crisis, Economy, Financial Crisis, Business News
Harry Moroz

There are no certainties in the current economic and political climate. Except one: that the current downturn is hurting middle-class Americans more than the wealthiest households.

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A Trip Back to Bountiful

Martha McCully | Posted 03.26.2009 | Style

Read More: William Rast, Equinox, Career, Bungalow, Fashion Week, California, Vogue, Renting, New York City Apartments, The Economy, Venice Beach, Moving, New York Fashion Week, Style News
Martha McCully

The Super has finally arrived and looked at the leaking ceiling with a bit of compassion. I can't help but notice the Super is kind of attractive. Is this my silver lining?

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Can We Stop With the NY Real Estate Rental Myths?

Pauline Millard | Posted 10.04.2008 | Business

Read More: Real Estate, New York City, First Apartment, Apartments, Rent Stabilized Apartments, Renting, No-Fee Leases, Economy, New York Apartments, Business News
Pauline Millard

If you can afford a fee, which can also usually be put on a credit card, consider a no-fee apartment a happy surprise, much like the aforementioned rent stabilized lease.

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