When it came time to move into my own place, it was incredibly difficult to find rent that wasn't going to break my budget. After two months of searching, I eventually found an affordable apartment. Sure, it was a fifth-floor walk-up with a shared bathroom and no oven, but it worked...
An analysis of SmartShanghai’s Housing listings to find out where the cheaper rents tend to be, and what you should be paying where. By SmSh Last updated: 2018-02-08 From the directly and minutely useful to information on living your best self in the world. How To is o...
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Whether you need help searching for a flat in China, knowing what to look for, or even how to sign a fair rental contract in China, thisexpat guide to housing in Chinashould answer all the questions you have. Over the past 10 years I’ve signed more Chinese rental agreements than I ca...
Many times you will find the two terms, “public housing” and “affordable housing” as meaning the same thing. This has led to plenty of confusion in the process. In fact, they are actually two entirely different things. The biggest difference lies in the criteria you will have to meet...
A plain wall behind you might be ideal, with solid paint, brick or even a simple wallpaper, to convey a neutral message. Declutter the space behind you. If you have shelving behind your desk, declutter and organize those shelves. Remove beat-up soft-cover books, dead plants or cheap ...
Striking out on your own for the first time can be exciting, but the whole thing can be daunting. Today’s renters face a different housing world than their parents did at the same age. Almost one in four millennials say they expect to rent forever, according toresearch by Apartment List...
One of the easiest ways to calculate your home buying budget is the 28% rule. This rule of thumb dictates that your mortgage shouldn't be more than28% of your gross incomeeach month. TheFederal Housing Administration (FHA)is a bit more generous, allowing consumers to spend as much as 31...