Feb 03, 2025
How Much is the Median Home Price Across the U.S.
When you're house hunting, the location of a home plays a huge role in how much it costs. The "median home price" is a term that helps us understand what prices are like right in the middle of the market. ...
Jan 29, 2025
What is Closing Cost Assistance: A Guide to Home Buying Support
When you buy a home, you're not just paying the price listed. There are extra costs called closing costs, which cover things like appraisals, lawyer fees, and loan setup fees. These can add up quickly and...
Jan 22, 2025
If Your House Was Destroyed in the L.A. Wildfires, What Happens to Your Mortgage?
Even if your home was wiped out by a disaster like a wildfire, you still have to keep up with your mortgage and property tax payments. But, if you're facing hard times because of the di...
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...
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