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New First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Proposal Aims to Help Prospective Homeowners
Dreaming of owning your own home? A new proposal called the "First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" could be a big help. It's a plan that might give people looking to buy the...
Understanding the 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
President Donald J. Trump's administration has suggested a new idea to make homes more affordable: allowing mortgages that last 50 years instead of the usual 30 years. This proposal aims to help people manage today’s ...
El Paso County Continuum of Care Receives $2.9 Million in Funding to Combat Homelessness Crisis
In a significant development to address the homelessness crisis in Southern Colorado, the El Paso County Continuum of Care has received a substantial grant of $2.9 million. ...
VA Benefits for Specially Adapted Housing: How Veterans Can Apply for Housing Grants
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers housing grants to veterans who have disabilities related to their military service. These grants help veterans buy, build, or make changes ...
Exploring Government-Backed Loans for First-Time Homebuyers
The housing market is constantly changing and more first-time homebuyers are opting for government loans to purchase their initial properties. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), there is a nota...
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 York Stimulus Payment: Who Gets a Star Check in 2025?
In New York state, homeowners might get some help with their property taxes through the Star program. This week, the state started sending out stimulus checks, which are part of a tax credit system under the STAR pro...
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...
Innovative Zero-Down Payment Home Loans Reignite the Dream of Homeownership
In response to the escalating costs of homes nationwide, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), led by Mat Ishba, a mogul in the industry, has launched an inventive mortgage product that requires no down ...