Square Feet: Portland, Ore., Renews a Neighborhood for the Homeless
Far from being gentrified, a Portland, Ore., neighborhood is being renovated to provide shelter and services for homeless people. feeds.nytimes.com |
Mortgages: A Tough Time for Self-Employed Borrowers
Stated-income loans were acceptable in flush times; today, those who have difficulty documenting their income no longer have that option. feeds.nytimes.com |
Is it OK to run credit checks on tenants?
A property manager wants to know which residents might have trouble paying rent, but credit reports aren't the best method. Question: I was recently hired to manage a rental property with 32 units. Given the current economic uncertainty, I want to review the financial records of the residents to decide which of them are financially stable and which can be expected to have trouble paying the rent. I want to be ready in case ownership decides to increase the rent to make up for reductions they were forced to offer in the last couple of years. feeds.latimes.com |
Posting: A Brooklyn Condo Blends Vintage and Modern
A new 31-unit condominium in Greenpoint delivers the vintage industrial style popularized in neighborhoods like SoHo and TriBeCa. feeds.nytimes.com |
Interior Design Notebook: The best of British furniture, wallpaper and pottery
A look at the best of British furniture, wallpaper and pottery. telegraph.co.uk |