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A Place to Call Home; The Latest Trends in Housing You Should Know About
It isn't easy trying to find a new home these days. Housing inventory still hasn't recovered in 2023. The supply remains at near historic low levels, but there is some encouraging news. Singl...
Is It a Good Idea to Relocate During the Fourth Quarter of 2020?
An increase in housing sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 is expected as parents race to move into neighborhoods with the best schools for their children. Low mortgage rates and fear of COVID-19 will encour...
HUD Takes Action to Support Housing Access for People with Disabilities
In the wake of recent milestones in disability rights, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced new guidelines to improve housing accessibility for individuals with disa...
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...
How To Avoid A Grant Scam
Foremost, you should never pay for a grant service. Applying for a federal grant is free. Many sites will offer a grant writing service or promise that you have a better chance to be approved for a grant if you put down your credit card. This is a...
Need Affordable Housing in Houston? Waiting Lists Are Open for a Limited Time
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...
The Ten Places in the US with the Cheapest Home Ownership Costs for 2020
As housing costs continue to soar, many Americans are giving up on their dreams to break out of the rent cycle and own their own homes. While it's unlikely to find affordable options in high-demand areas...
HUD Inspires Homeownership for Low-Income Families Through a $13.5 Million Grant
In a commendable effort to broaden homeownership opportunities for hard-working, low-income families, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted $13.5 mill...
Affordable Housing: A Crisis We Can Solve
The lack of affordable housing is a national crisis that has hit working families especially hard. As rents and home prices rise faster than incomes, safe and stable housing has become out of reach for many. This crisis lead...