2024-10-07
Discrimination and Housing. What You Need to Know about the Fair Housing Act
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live. But sometimes, people are discriminated against in housing because of their race, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disabili...
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...
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...
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 21, 2024
Handy Tips for Negotiating a House Price
When you're looking to buy a home, negotiating can save you a good chunk of money. Here’s how you can skillfully negotiate the purchase of a home: What to Do Before Negotiating 1. Understand the Market Value ...
Sep 30, 2024
Funding Allocated for Repairs and Increased Accessibility of Solar Energy
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), under the guidance of the Biden-Harris Administration, announced today that it's giving more than $37 million in extra funding to the Ne...
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