Margaret Mooney DVM+FollowI think my neighbor died days ago ...I live in a small 4 unit building and things have been really heavy here lately. One of my neighbors went missing five days ago and yesterday the whole lot was full of police cars and the county medical examiner. They took all of our info but wouldn't say a word besides confirming he was reported missing. It seems pretty obvious what happened since the medical examiner was there but nobody has come by to clean anything up and it has been over 24 hours now. I saw him right before he vanished when he was putting a tarp on his car for the snow and that tarp hasn't moved an inch. The lights are on in his place tonight but there are no other cars around so I suspect he might have been in there for days before they found him. Rent is due today and we just got an elusive new landlord who nobody really knows yet. I am a first-time renter and I don’t know how any of this works, so I’m wondering if I should contact the landlord to ask about it or if someone has already told him. I am so sorry if this seems insensitive, but he was a really nice guy and I am just really struggling to process all of this. #neighbor #community #advice #renting #apartmentliving #sad 20Share
Samantha Welch+FollowWhy Your Dream Home Is Now a RentalEver notice all those new neighborhoods popping up, but none of the homes are for sale? Developers are going all-in on rentals because building costs are sky-high and fewer people can afford to buy. Investors love the steady rent checks, so they’re snapping up entire blocks. If you’re house hunting, expect more rental options and fewer chances to buy. It’s a renter’s world out there! #RealEstate #Renting #Homeownership00Share
Gary Dunlap+FollowDFW rents drop, but is it enough?Dallas-Fort Worth renters are finally seeing some relief as rents dip for the first time in years, but the reality is, affordability is still a huge challenge—especially for those earning minimum wage. Even with rents down nearly 2% from last year, two people working full-time at minimum wage would need to clock 80 hours each week just to afford a typical apartment. Renting is still cheaper than buying for most, but the gap is closing as mortgage rates ease. How are these shifts affecting your housing choices or plans? Let’s talk about what’s really changing for DFW locals. #Safety #DFW #Renting00Share
Shelly Powell+FollowRenters Are Winning in Today’s Housing MarketThinking about buying a home? You might want to hold off. The housing market is cooling down, with prices and sales both dropping. More people are choosing to rent, especially since rents have been falling for over two years straight. If you’re not feeling super secure in your job, renting could be the smarter move right now—less commitment, more flexibility, and you might even snag a deal. Plus, with homes sitting on the market longer, buyers have more power than they’ve had in years. #RealEstate #housingmarket #renting00Share
boothconnor+FollowWhy losing the living room changes everythingLiving rooms are quietly disappearing from UK rentals, and it’s changing how we connect at home. Nearly 30% of shared rentals now lack a living room, with many converted into extra bedrooms for higher rent. For many, this means eating, working, and socializing in their bedrooms—leading to feelings of isolation and making it tough to host friends. While some say it’s a fair trade for cheaper rent, others argue that shared spaces are essential for mental health and a sense of community. Would you give up your living room for lower rent, or is communal space non-negotiable? #News #LivingRoom #Renting00Share
