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Mortgage Refinancing: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't
Mortgage refinancing is often touted as a way for homeowners to lower their housing costs. However, refinancing only makes financial sense under certain circumstances. Here's some gu...
Overcoming the Challenges of Homeownership in Today's Market: Lessons from Real-Life Success Stories
Buying a home in today’s market has become difficult due to high housing prices and intense competition. As a result, many people are questioning whether the American Dr...
Renovations and New Programs: Expanding Affordable Housing in Chesapeake
The Chesapeake Housing Authority recently announced plans to improve and expand affordable housing options across the city. Proposed upgrades to existing communities and new programs aim to better serv...
Government Aid is Not Enough: Why Housing Costs Must Be Addressed at Their Root
Government housing assistance programs provide critical support for millions struggling with unaffordable housing costs. However, demand for aid continues to far outstrip available resources....
HUD Announces Support for Texas Communities in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas during early July 2024, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has activated a series of federal disaster assi...
The Good Neighbor Next Door Program
The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...
California Renters Await Federal Cash Injection Amid Housing Crisis
Amidst the sprawling skyscrapers and picturesque landscapes of California, lies a harrowing reality: a housing crisis that continues to deepen, leaving thousands of residents teetering on the brink of homel...
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...
The Intersection of Health and Housing: Medicaid's Innovative Approach to Combat Homelessness
For over a decade, researchers and advocates have emphasized the intrinsic link between housing and healthcare. This fall marks a crucial turning point as federal Medicaid fun...