Q: I’m renting an apartment in an unfamiliar neighborhood, and I’d like to install a security system in my unit. But I’m not sure of the legalities. Can a tenant install a security system without ...

Q: My new apartment is awesome on the inside, and I’m excited to be living on my own for the first time. I’m also a little nervous. The area seems nice—but I’m uncertain about how to make sure I’m ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Apartments often feel safer than houses since there are fewer entry points to worry about. But if you're thinking about adding an extra layer of security, installing a security camera (or camera ...

No one wants to feel unsafe in their own home — that's just a fact. Whether you own the property or rent it, there should be no difference when it comes to how secure you feel living in that space.

While housing market conditions do seem to be easing as we move towards the midpoint of 2025, the dream of homeownership may still lie a little out of reach to many potential buyers. For the typical ...