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• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: April 20, 2021

Many states in America in 2021 are still implementing their same lock-downs from the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic, insisting that a new wave is coming and we're not out of the woods yet. However, just as many states have opened back u...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: April 20, 2021

If you want to make informed decisions before and during your house construction process, there are several factors you ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: April 20, 2021

No one needs reminding that 2020 was a year full of shut-downs, lock-downs and more business closures than anyone can count. Even for people who kept their jobs as an essential worker, the rest of the economy was closed down and pretty m...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Why go through all these troubles if you can easily find a rental home for your family? The troubles are worth your mone...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Are you in the market looking for your first house? Purchasing the first house can be exciting, but it comes with some effort. Since this might be the biggest financial move you will ever make, you should be careful every step of the w...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: April 13, 2021

Remember to take your time before making an offer to ensure that you buy the house you require. Therefore, if you plan t...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: April 06, 2021

If you are successful in getting a mortgage, you might have to pay back that money until you retire, depending on the ho...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: April 06, 2021

What is an Eviction Moratorium To better assist those who have lost their jobs, the federal government has issued an evi...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: April 06, 2021

Are you not sure whether or not you need to renovate your home? If you are looking to sell your house in the future, then renovation is a must. Since homebuyers are never going to settle for less, how do you increase your home'...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: April 06, 2021

Maybe you have just found the home of your dreams. It has the right layout and is located in your dream neighborhood. Since a rent-to-own company listed the property, you might not be sure how to go about the situation. This article ha...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 30, 2021

If you are looking to sell your house without involving a real estate agent, you should know what to do to get the profit you deserve. This article shares some of the best steps to sell a home without hiring realtors. Note that while many...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 30, 2021

To enable you to make an informed decision, consider the following questions to allow you to rent a house that will make...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: March 23, 2021

With the cost of living going up every day, finding an affordable rental house will help you manage your budget. Therefo...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: March 23, 2021

Therefore, don't think that you are taking too much time comparing different houses. Keep searching until you get the on...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: March 23, 2021

People who manage to get an affordable housing unit often have to deal with a long list of stipulations. They can't have any arrests, can't be charged with any drug violations, must allow inspectors to come in and en...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: March 16, 2021

Just a few years ago, there was a housing bubble that led to housing insecurity for many Americans. What are the barriers to housing security today? The simple answer is there is not enough housing i...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 16, 2021

Finding affordable housing is challenging because of the increasing population globally. However, you can still manage t...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 16, 2021

Renting a house is one of the most common ways of homeownership. Renting a house means that you assume its ownership for as long as you need, while making a series of interval payments to the owner as per ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: March 08, 2021

All over the United States, there is a severe shortage of affordable housing. Even if Congress managed to pass a bill that increased the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, there is no state in which that wo...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: March 08, 2021

The demand has grown since people have been working from home to limit human interaction. If you are working from home, ...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: March 08, 2021

Purchasing a house is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life. For this reason, you need to be keen on every detail that involves that purchase. You don’t want to live in regret because you overlooked so...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 01, 2021

While making such a huge financial decision, you should ensure that you are well-informed. Make sure you are well educat...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: March 01, 2021

Why Worry About Housing Market The economy of the United States is not at its best. The Federal Reserve and the Feder...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 01, 2021

In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization to be a pandemic. Workplaces started shutting down. Local and state governments curtailed activities and instituted closures of retail, restaur...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 24, 2021

The housing market in the communities of Littleton and Lakes Region in New Hampshire have gotten more competitive as more people have moved to the area in the past year. Two of the area's affordable housing...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: February 24, 2021

About Blue-collar Jobs and How They Affect Housing These jobs don't require a lot of years of education. Trade or vocati...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 24, 2021

Affordable housing is a dream that most of us wish would become a reality. Major cities in the United States have had a housing crisis for several years now, and if something isn’t done to help the situation urgently, it will...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 17, 2021

America is currently in the throes of a massive housing crisis, but new president Joe Biden plans on answering the bell. The 46th President of The United States began his term with a to-do list that included e...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: February 17, 2021

Most people have thought of trailer homes as tacky, cheap and unsightly solutions for housing. They have a bad reputation for being unkempt places where only poor people live. However, a few housing experts think t...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: February 17, 2021

As we move into the new year, the housing market continues to heat up. With plenty of motivated buyers and a lack of interested sellers, most housing regions are facing an inventory problem. Whether you are a homeo...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: February 12, 2021

In a press release dated February 9, Zillow announced that the United States housing market gained about $2.5 trillion in value in 2020. This is the most value gained in a year since 2005. The housing bubble burst around 2007 to 20...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 12, 2021

There is no doubt that old man winter is here to stay for the rest of the season. If you are a new homeowner, you may feel lost about what tools you need to have in order to handle the inclement weather c...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: February 12, 2021

President Biden promised to take steps in order to bring the United States toward the never-realized but frequently promised idea of racial justice. On January 26, he signed four executive orders around racial...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 02, 2021

One of the bright spots of the disastrous economic free fall of 2020 was that the housing market was still able to thrive during this unprecedented period in time. Historic low interest rates and a demand for h...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: February 02, 2021

In his first week as President of the United States, Joe Biden took more than 40 executive actions. Among his actions and promises are plans to help with the racial inequalities and affordable housing crisis. H...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: February 02, 2021

President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20. While the majority of the focus of this new administration has rightfully been on how they will combat the ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: January 26, 2021

Jim Cramer, an economist with CNBC, stated on Thursday, January 21, that the strength of the housing market is a great sign for the American economy and its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in stark contrast ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: January 26, 2021

According to the Department of Labor's jobs report from Thursday, January 21, the number of Americans filing for unemployment compensation decreased a little over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hu...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: January 26, 2021

Throughout 2020, the housing market proved surprisingly robust. Despite fears the pandemic would lead to a horrible crash, housing prices continued to rise and plenty of new construction was made. In the ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: January 19, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened an already precarious housing situation for many families across the United States. For many African Americans, their housing status was already in dire straits. The pandemic caused...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: January 19, 2021

There is no doubt that it has been a busy week in the world of politics and news. Lost in all of this have been headlines that may have a great impact on the housing market as we move into the new year duri...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: January 19, 2021

New York City residents have been fleeing the metropolis in record numbers since COVID-19 was declared to be a pandemic in March 2020. This has resulted in housing prices soaring in the suburbs and even in outlying areas...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: January 14, 2021

The housing market looks like it will have a strong start in 2021. However, a report released on January 10 suggests that home builder stock values are likely to drop from their recent high levels. This report ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: January 14, 2021

On January 9, the city of Denver, CO, announced new plans to help homeless people at increased risk of COVID-19 infections and complications. The goal is to keep the people off the streets and in safe and af...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: January 14, 2021

According to a press release on January 9, Amazon plans to invest $2 billion in housing in three American cities over the next five years. Those cities are Seattle, Nashville and Arlington. Amazon expects to ha...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: January 04, 2021

On December 31, the city of Albuquerque announced that it is launching an innovative rapid rehousing model that will provide navigational assistance to more than 200 people who are currently stay...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: January 04, 2021

Public housing is designed to be a solution to combat homelessness, not a contribution to the problem. However, residents of public housing in Crisfield, MD, say that they're being evicted over minor debts. The ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: January 04, 2021

The wild ride of 2020 has a lot of people wondering what the housing market will be like in 2021. In North Carolina, the regional real estate association has issued some predictions for the new year....

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: December 28, 2020

Many families are suffering as a result of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. In times when a family might have to choose between paying the electricity bill or buying Christmas gifts, par...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: December 28, 2020

On December 25, the We Thrive organization of Hyannis, MA, announced a new housing initiative for people who identify as members of the LGBTQ community. The We Thrive organization offers a shared housing resource w...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: December 28, 2020

There is no doubt that the continuing COVID-19 health crisis has sent the economy on an unpredictable ride. While some industries have floundered as a result of the pandemic, other sectors have thrived d...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: December 22, 2020

The last time single-family homes were built at the pace they are being built now, the housing bubble was about to burst. The number of single-family homes under construction grew for the third month in a row. These dwellings are driving ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: December 22, 2020

The residents of Lakeside Homes in Lansdowne, which is a public housing community in Catonsville in Baltimore County, have sued the county over its lack of response to the substandard conditions in their apartme...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: December 22, 2020

In a December 18 report from the Brookings Institute, researchers have found that skyrocketing COVID-19 cases are making housing inequality worse. The government has made no effort to mitigate the p...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: December 16, 2020

The lack of affordable housing is a common problem in Maine as it is in the rest of the United States. This widespread flaw causes more people to be at risk of homelessness. Those who live on an extremely low income ...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: December 16, 2020

In a report issued on Friday December 11, the Pine Bluff, AR, housing authority will receive and distribute 10 housing choice vouchers provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developmen...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: December 16, 2020

Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic on March 13, 2020, American homeowners have seen their equity grow by $1 trillion. The housing boom has been driven by the pande...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: December 07, 2020

The housing situation nationwide is one of a “tsunami of evictions" without rent relief and possibly another stimulus package according to CNN. One North Carolina county courthouse reported 600 evictions...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: December 07, 2020

Most cities and municipalities in the US have established certain building codes that also apply to private homes. While most homeowners simply assume that their home is up to code, this is not necessar...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: December 07, 2020

The real estate boom that has gone on for the past few years has shown no signs of stopping. The inventory of new construction and existing homes for sale is at an all-time low, and the prices of homes are at an a...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: November 30, 2020

According to an analysis of the real estate market released by an industry watchdog on November 28, America's housing shortage is about to get worse. The combination of a solid stock market, good vaccine news and market-friendly cabinet...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: November 30, 2020

Many families are taking advantage of this hot housing market to put their house on the market. While the holidays are generally considered to be the slowest time of the year to list your home, there ar...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: November 30, 2020

As the economy continues to sputter along as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the employment rate is hovering around 7% nationwide. As such, it is no surprise to learn that many families are havin...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: November 23, 2020

In Tacoma, WA, police put on personal protective equipment in order to clear an abandoned school that had been taken over by nearly a dozen people. This action was taken on the night of Friday, November 20. The homeless pe...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: November 23, 2020

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take the oath of office on January 20, 2021, he is facing a multitude of issues. The most obvious is the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. The economic rami...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: November 23, 2020

One industry that has been relatively immune from the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 health crisis is the housing market. However, ongoing protests and increasing political tension is changing the way that ...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: November 10, 2020

The City of Lights may have plenty of bulbs, playing cards and poker chips, but one thing that is lacking in is a supply of housing for sale. The demand of affordable housing in Las Vegas is at an all time high, according to...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: November 10, 2020

We've all heard the adage that it's always best to strike while the iron is hot. For the first time in the past few decades, the iron might be getting hot in the metro area you've been eyeing. What Happened? ...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: November 10, 2020

The website Zillow, which is owned by Zillow Group Inc., reported its third-quarter earnings late on Thursday, November 5. It stated that its earnings beat expectations, and this sent shares of its stock soa...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: November 03, 2020

COVId-19 might have slowed down some parts of the economy, but in many places, the housing market is booming. Right now might be a great time to sell or buy a new property, but a lot of the traditional...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: November 03, 2020

In an analysis of survey data from the United States Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, researchers demonstrated that housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: November 03, 2020

One of the best ways to learn more about the real estate and housing market is to spend a dedicated amount of time each week reading respected blogs about the topic. Regardless of if you are a novice to...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: October 27, 2020

Autumn arrived a month ago in the northern hemisphere, and winter won't be far behind it. Now is the time to start preparing your house for the long winter ahead. Public health experts expect a surge in COVID-19 case...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: October 27, 2020

According to a report released by The Real Deal, which is a real estate news publication, more than 32.7% of senior citizens are currently living with housing debt. This share of older Americans dealing with housing debt has...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: October 27, 2020

There is currently a situation of two Americas. According to an NPR report from October 23, sales of million-dollar mansions have more than doubled since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pande...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 14, 2021

The City Council of Cincinnati recently gave the green light for a brand new project in one of the city's poorest areas. This affordable housing project, located in the Lower Price Hill, is actually pretty shocking news for residen...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: April 05, 2021

In Emeryville, CA, a newly-completed affordable community had its opening ceremony on October 15. This community is a mixed-use development oriented around transit. It's the last step in a partnership between publi...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: January 10, 2021

Being aware of real estate trends can help you make good decisions when buying, selling, or renting property. However, a lot of tried and true housing trends are being turned on their head by the COVID-1...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: November 21, 2020

World Homeless Day is October 10. People who are homeless need protection from two serious threats. The first threat they face is from the upcoming cold weather. The second is from the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 100 million people around the w...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 11, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has upended the entire economic landscape of the world. While it is not a shock that so many businesses have suffered great losses at the hands of the pandemic, it is cert...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: November 02, 2020

This year's wildfires in the western United States have been unprecedented. An area larger than the state of Delaware has already burned, and the fire season is not over yet. Thousands of families have been displac...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 09, 2021

If you are like many homeowners with some downtime due to the COVID-19 crisis, you may be considering doing some home improvement projects. With more people hunkering down at home during this unprece...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: February 28, 2021

The American housing market has made a big comeback between June and the end of September, according to a report released on October 1. This has happened even though the economy as a whole is still struggling to make gains...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: April 08, 2021

On October 2, environmental engineers and fire safety professionals announced that California's wildfire destruction could be directly related to the state's housing policies. If the state does not make so...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: November 13, 2020

Early voting is already underway in many areas of the United States. The first presidential debate is scheduled for September 29. In advance of the first debate, both former Vice President Joe Biden an...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 10, 2021

The United States of America was one of the most hardest hit nations by the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. In totality, they nation lost tens of millions of jobs, a huge percentage of their businesses closed down permanentl...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: January 13, 2021

With the coolness and darkness setting in around the country, many people are looking for ways to update their home to create a cozier vibe. This combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is leadi...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: November 07, 2020

As you may already be aware, the nation is currently in the middle of a housing crisis. Millions of Americans are finding it hard to get affordable housing, and the American dream of homeownership is out of grasp fo...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: February 08, 2021

For the most part, the housing market is looking relatively strong despite all the unrest from COVID-19. However, there are a few areas where the pandemic has greatly affected housing. Regions that had ov...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 04, 2021

Many people are at risk of losing their homes. The elderly, who live on fixed income, are a large at-risk group. However, many people forget that infants, toddlers and school-age children are also at a high risk of ho...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: October 28, 2020

Housing experts were predicting a dire freefall in the home market when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Fortunately, those predictions have proven to be way off as the market has shown an extraordinary amo...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: January 31, 2021

Over the past few decades, no nation has grown in terms of citizenry like Canada. With their welcoming, diverse policies and strong economy, Canada has definitely grown in size since the 1990s, and their housing market has been one of t...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 30, 2021

The 2020-21 school year has begun or is about to begin for millions of students across the United States. Many school districts are using a blended or hybrid learning model, and some are all virtual learning, at least through t...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 19, 2021

Conventional wisdom says that you should aim to pay off your mortgage before your retirement years. Getting rid of this significant monthly payment will be a huge benefit when you need to scale down you...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 08, 2021

Trump Still Blamed Despite Banning Evictions As a reader, whether you like President Trump or dislike him, anyone who's honest can agree that most mainstream media go out of their way to criticize every move he makes. For instanc...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: March 01, 2021

At the height of the closures instituted by local and state authorities, more than 30 million Americans lost their jobs. While some of those employers have since reopened and called back their wor...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: January 27, 2021

Now that both political parties have wrapped up their conventions, it is time to delve into the specifics of their policy plans. After the pomp and circumstance of the election season is over, Americans are...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: November 29, 2020

In parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, both renters and homeowners are dealing with the aftermath of catastrophic Hurricane Laura. The hurricane made landfall as a category 4 storm, with wind speeds ...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: February 21, 2021

Both financial and health experts are growing increasingly worried about the effects of the COVID-19 virus on the housing industry. As more Americans continue to struggle to find employment in this unprecede...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: January 03, 2021

When industries around the world first started being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the stability of the housing market surprised many. Though landlords and luxury real estate investors were affecte...