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First Time Home Buyers Can Find Great Mortgage Assistance Grants

Buying a home for the first time can be intimidating. Many first time home buyers are in need of help. They don't know where to begin. Fortunately, there are many sources of help to provide assistance for many p...

The Most Budget-friendly Cities in the US to Buy a House

A recent study by WalletHub reveals that buying a house in the US has become hard for many. High mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes have made it extremely difficult, causing many to give up the search...

Rockford City Council Boosts Rental Assistance Program with Additional $10,000 to Support Families in Crisis

In Rockford, Illinois, the city council and township have decided to give more money to a helpful program that's been around for 30 years. This program is all a...

States Seek Balance as Property Tax Relief for Seniors Gains Momentum Amid Rising Housing Costs

The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...

New Help for Homeowners to Prevent Losing Their Homes

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made changes to help people with FHA (Federal Housing Administration) insured single-family home loans keep their homes when they have trouble paying their mortga...

New US Homes May Get Pricier by $11,000 Due to Trump's Trade Policies

Buying a brand-new house in the United States could soon hit your wallet harder. Builders say that because of trade policies introduced by President Donald Trump, the average cost to construct a new home ...

Guide to Applying for Public Housing: Steps and Essential Information

Public housing provides affordable and safe rental homes for low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. If you think you might qualify and are interested in applying, here’s wha...

How Will HUD Changes Impact Seniors in the U.S.?

In America, the number of older adults is on the rise, with about 55.8 million people, or one out of six, being 65 or older as of 2020. A recent study from the Urban Institute has shone a light on how budget cuts to the De...

Need Affordable Housing in Houston? Waiting Lists Are Open for a Limited Time

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...