Renting

Jenny Stupka

Berlin politicians and property investors tussle over rent freeze

A five-year rent freeze in Berlin, Germany, has been challenged as unconstitutional.

Berlin politicians and property investors tussle over rent freeze
a woman in buenos aires stands in front of her informal home

Onerous standard rent deals in Buenos Aires force many into informal settlements

Onerous standard rent deals in Buenos Aires force many into informal settlements

Matthew Yglesias Discusses Rising Rents: Is Your Rent Too High?

Matthew Yglesias Discusses Rising Rents: Is Your Rent Too High?
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Surge in landlords causes problems for tenants

Surge in landlords causes problems for tenants
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Listeners respond: renting vs. buying

Listeners respond: renting vs. buying
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Will you rent or buy?

Takeaway contributor Beth Kobliner has tips for those who are grappling with the decision to pursue buying property or continue renting. Sara Hurley also weighs in. She and her wife just bought their first home after years of renting.

Will you rent or buy?

Is renting a home the new American dream?

Home ownership is down in the recession, and renting is up. For many people, it simply makes sense.

Is renting a home the new American dream?
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Business Take: Will Interest Rates Rise?

The Fed meets today to consider raising interest rates. Louise Story, finance reporter for The New York Times, helps The Takeaway forecast the possible results if and when the Fed does change rates.

Business Take: Will Interest Rates Rise?