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What Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A Big Change in Home Loans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two big companies that help make buying homes more affordable and predictable in America. They are important because they buy home loans from banks and then sell them to investors...
Homeownership Slipping Away for Young Americans
Many Americans who don't already own a home feel that becoming a homeowner is becoming an impossible goal. According to a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual, over half of these non-homeowners (53%) believe that owning ...
Funding Delay Halts Eco-Friendly Renovation Project for Affordable Housing
A big update was planned to make two apartment buildings in Chicago better for the environment and cheaper for elderly people with less money to live in. These buildings would get things like solar...
Reno Housing Authority Expands Access to Affordable Homes: Applications Open Until April 25th
Today, the group in charge of helping people find affordable homes in Reno has good news. They're letting more people sign up for a chance to get an affordable house o...
First-Time Homebuyers Are Older Than Ever Before. Here's Why
Owning a home is a big goal for many people in America. However, it's becoming a reality a bit later in life than it used to. Now, for the first time ever, the average age of someone buying their first home ...
Michigan Launches a $25,000 Help for First-Time Homebuyers
In Lansing, Michigan, a new offer is out for people buying their first home. Michigan is giving away $25,000 to help with the down payment, which is the money you need to pay upfront when you buy a house. The tea...
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: Essential Benefits for Homeowners This Tax Season
Tax time is here again in the United States! Between January 27 and April 15, the IRS expects to receive over 140 million tax returns. It’s a good time for homeowners to look at ways to get ...
Quick Guide to the Best First-Time Home Buyer Loans in 2025
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but can also seem daunting when it comes to financing it. Fortunately, there are several loan programs designed to help first-time buyers make their home ownership dr...
Can You Buy a House Without Putting Any Money Down?
The answer is yes, especially, if you're buying a house for the first time. There are special loans meant just for first-time buyers that don't require you to put any money down at all, and various programs designe...