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6 Tips to Help You Purchase a Home Before Its Owner Releases It into the Market
After planning and researching the house you want to buy, it may be time to make your dream come true. You may have settled on the location you prefer, the street, or looking for the simplest wa...
3 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund to Buy a Home
Buying a home comes with many upfront costs, but your annual tax refund can be a great way to boost your budget. Whether your refund is large or small, here are three ways you can use that money to help you become a homeowner. ...
Community Support Offers Hope for Housing Difficulties
Housing insecurity is an issue that impacts communities across the country. While government programs provide vital assistance, local organizations are also stepping up to help. Nonprofits, charities, and community g...
These 10 States Make It Easier to Save for a Down Payment
Saving up for a house down payment can take a long time—sometimes decades, depending on where you live in the United States. While buying a home may seem out of reach for many, there are some states where ach...
Rent Stabilization: A Guide to Affordable Housing and Tenant Protections
A rent-stabilized apartment is a rental home where the government limits how much the rent can go up. Because landlords can only raise rent by a set amount each year, rent-stabilized apartments can ...
LA County Steps Up With Emergency Grants for Families Hit Hard by Immigration Enforcement
When federal immigration operations swept through Los Angeles County in mid-2025, thousands of families suddenly found themselves unable to pay rent, mortgages, or utility bills. ...
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach a Record High as Grants Expand
Getting the keys to a new home is becoming easier thanks to a growing number of assistance programs. According to a new report from Down Payment Resource (DPR), the number of U.S. homeownership assistance...
What to Expect for Mortgage Rates in 2026
Are you thinking about buying a home in 2026? You’re probably wondering what will happen with mortgage rates next year. Here’s what experts are predicting—and what it might mean for you. Mortgage Rates ...
Evergreen Home Loans Grows Into 11 More States
Evergreen Home Loans, based in Bellevue, Washington, is continuing to grow across the country. The company recently announced that it has started offering its loan services in 11 new states. These states include Texas, Flori...