Jan 15, 2025
Help for California's Wildfire and Windstorm Victims from the Housing Department
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reaching out to help people in California who have been hit by recent wildfires and strong winds. Starting January 7, 2025, the gov...
Jan 06, 2025
Michigan Landlords Now Required to Accept Housing Assistance for Rent Payments
In Michigan, a new law has been passed that prevents landlords from refusing to rent to tenants who use housing assistance programs. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills earl...
Dec 17, 2024
Access Rental Assistance Through Guaranteed Income Programs
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live. However, finding a home that's affordable is getting tougher, with evictions on the rise in many areas and ongoing challenges for those without homes. ...
Dec 10, 2024
What You Need To Know About Conventional Loans When Applying in 2025
You don't need perfect credit or a huge down payment to get a conventional home loan. Generally, if you have a credit score of 620 or more, a stable job, and a little as 3% for a down payment, you c...
Dec 03, 2024
How Much of Your Income Should Go to Rent?
Figuring out how much you can afford to spend on rent is the first step you should take before hunting for a new place to live. Let's dive into some straightforward ways to determine this. What's a Good Am...
Nov 25, 2024
15 Cities Where Many Renters Pay Less Than $1,000 a Month
In some U.S. cities like Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh, it's still common to find monthly rents under $1,000. However, in 2023, only about 32% of renters in America's 50 largest cities pay less than $1,000, a ...
Nov 18, 2024
Veteran Homelessness Hits Record Low Under Current Administration
In a groundbreaking announcement today, the U.S. government revealed that the number of homeless veterans has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded. This exciting news comes from collaboration amo...
Nov 12, 2024
Home Loan Costs Go Up for the Sixth Week During Election Uncertainty
Home loan costs have been going up for the past six weeks. This change tracks the increase in the cost of U.S. government bonds which have been affected by the presidential election. The most common typ...
Nov 06, 2024
Home Buying Independently: A Guide to Purchasing Without a Realtor
In a recent study from November 2023 by the National Association of Realtors, it was found that while most people buy their homes through agents, a small number do it on their own. This might become...
Oct 28, 2024
Three Simple Rules for Helping People Pay Their Rent
Having a place to live is something everyone needs. However, many people can't afford their homes. Rental help can bridge the gap between what rents cost and what families can afford. It's been really effective at...
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