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Airbnb Offers Free Housing to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...

A Guide to Rent Withholding: How It Works and What You Should Know

If a landlord doesn’t keep your rental unit safe and livable, some states allow you to stop paying rent until the issues are fixed. This legal process is called “rent withholding”. Howev...

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...

Cities Where Many Renters Pay Under $1,000 a Month

Finding an affordable apartment in a big city can be tough, but it's still possible in certain places like Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh, where rents often remain below $1,000 per month. In 2023, about 32% of renters ...

Winter Heating Help: Financial Assistance Available Until March 31

If you are a renter or homeowner struggling to keep your heat on this winter, help is available. Low-income households can now apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to prevent their utility ser...

Making Dreams a Reality: First-Time Home Buyer Programs to Help You Achieve Home Ownership

  For many first-time home buyers, the journey towards their dream home can seem daunting and out of reach due to high home prices and interest rates. However, there is goo...

New Hampshire Property Managers and Landlord Charged with Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has accused Greenview Associates L.P., Palmer Asset Management, LLC, and their landlord John Martin, from Manchester, New Hampshire, of breaki...

Massachusetts' HomeBASE Program: Opening Doors to Stable Housing for All

  In Massachusetts, there's a program that's making a real difference in the lives of homeless families. It's called HomeBASE, and it's all about finding stable housing for families...

The Trend Towards Smaller Homes: A Glimpse into the Future of American Housing

In an era marked by economic fluctuations and a burgeoning demand for affordable living spaces, the United States is witnessing a significant transformation in its housing sector. The nation&#...