As the U.S. struggles with a housing shortage, investors continue to exploit a gap in an affordable housing law to raise rents on 115,000 apartments. Congress has repeatedly failed to act.

Couples who live together in a one-bedroom apartment in New York ... cities have the lowest singles tax. Detroit takes the top spot. In that city, the average rent is $813, and couples save ...

The Augusta rule, named after the city of Augusta, Georgia, is a lesser-known tax provision that can offer significant benefits to homeowners. This rule allows homeowners to rent out their primary ...