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A Helping Handout: Linn County's Rental Assistance Program Provides Temporary Relief but No Long-Term Solutions

Linn County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to temporarily bandage a gaping wound. While the program offers short-term aid for renters facing ...

5 Ways Retirees Can Upgrade Their Homes Through Grants

Spending time at home becomes more common in retirement. This is a period when many retirees find their homes need changes to match their new lifestyle and possibly changing health needs. For those aged 65 and above,...

1 in 3 Homebuyers Are Missing Out on These Housing Assistance Programs

As the housing crisis continues, more and more people are struggling to find ways to afford a house. However, if you aren't fully researching your options, there is a chance that you're leaving m...

Tips on How to Survive and Overcome the Section 8 Waitlist

Securing a spot in the Section 8 housing program is a sigh of relief for many, but the path leading up to it is loaded with waiting times and ambiguity.  As states are starting to accept applications for their...

How Guaranteed Income Programs are Redefining Support for Those in Need

Everyone should have a place they can call home, but as the cost of living shoots up, many people find themselves at risk of being without a home.  Guaranteed income programs give a helping hand...

HUD and USDA Collaborates to Implements Updated Energy Efficiency Standards for New Homes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated to update the Minimum Energy Standards for newly constructed ...

Wyoming Enhances Homeowner Support: A New Era of Housing Stability

Wyoming is stepping up its game in the housing sector with a significant enhancement to its financial assistance program for homeowners. This strategic move, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to hou...

The Ten Places in the US with the Cheapest Home Ownership Costs for 2020

As housing costs continue to soar, many Americans are giving up on their dreams to break out of the rent cycle and own their own homes. While it's unlikely to find affordable options in high-demand areas...

Read This to Get Caught Up on the Latest News in the Housing Market

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...