2025-02-21
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...
Jun 10, 2025
New HUD Proposal Plans Time Limits and Work Requirements for Rental Assistance
In June 2025, the Trump administration proposed significant changes in how rental assistance is managed in the United States. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeks to int...
Jun 04, 2025
Major Property Tax Changes Coming to Texas
Texas lawmakers have sent a new property tax reduction plan to Governor Greg Abbott, who's expected to approve it. This November, Texans will vote on whether to make these tax cuts a reality. The changes include bigger break...
May 28, 2025
The Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home in the U.S.
Buying a home has become increasingly difficult for many Americans. High mortgage costs and limited availability of houses have made owning property seem like an unreachable goal for many. While some states and cities ...
May 19, 2025
Extended Deadline for Houston's Housing Voucher Waitlist
Are you looking for affordable housing in Houston? The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) has some important updates. They've pushed back the deadline for people to secure a place on the Housing Choice Voucher waitli...
May 13, 2025
Understanding Condemned Houses: Is Buying Possible?
When a house falls into serious disrepair or is considered unsafe due to things like natural disasters, the local government can label it as condemned. This means the house isn't fit to live in. Selling a condemned ...
Apr 29, 2025
Florida Homeowners May See Tax Relief Under New Proposal
Republican Representative Vern Buchanan of Florida has introduced a new proposal aimed at helping homeowners in the state. His plan seeks to bring back and permanently expand a tax benefit that offered relief to mi...
Apr 10, 2025
Rockford City Council Boosts Support for Disaster-Affected Residents with $25,000 Funding Initiative
The Rockford City Council and Rockford Township are setting aside $25,000 in additional funds to help people who need a new place to live after their homes are damaged by disa...
Apr 03, 2025
Palm Beach County Launches $100,000 Assistance Program for First-Time Homebuyers
If you're looking to buy your first home in Palm Beach County, there's some good news for you! The county is offering a helping hand with up to $100,000 in assistance for first-time homeb...
Mar 25, 2025
Where Are Retired Americans Moving? A Simple Look at the Migration Map
Many older Americans are packing their bags and heading to states where it costs less to live. The main reason? The growing bills they have to pay for owning a home, especially property taxes. W...
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