New York City appears to getting rid of broker fees. In Boston, where 65-percent of residents rent, it's still an issue.

On Wednesday, the New York City Council approved a bill that would shift the financial burden of broker fees from renters to landlords.

There are many costs associated with living in an increasingly expensive New York City, but the broker fee might be the most detested one. Moving into an apartment in the city can easily cost more than $10,

Mandatory broker fees to be banned in New York City, easing the burden on renters - Tenants searching for an apartment in New York City have long been forced to pay thousands of dollars to real estate