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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open in December 2025

Early December 2025 brings important chances for people who need affordable housing in Maryland and Georgia. This update covers a major event in Prince George County, Maryland, as well as openings for affordable housing in ...

Renting vs. Buying a Home in 2026: Which Is More Affordable?

People have always argued about whether it’s cheaper to rent or buy a home. The decision is important because you don’t want to spend so much on housing that you can’t afford other basic needs. ...

Housing Costs Are Changing Career Choices

The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...

A Simple Guide to Federal Rental Assistance

Nearly 10 million people across the U.S., living in around 5.3 million low-income households, have a place to call home thanks to federal rental assistance. This vital support makes housing affordable, prevents overcrowding, and h...

Affordable Housing Programs Open Waiting Lists in November 2025

This November, several affordable housing programs will open their waiting lists in Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. If you need help paying for housing, these openings are important chances to appl...

Reno Housing Authority Opens Applications for Affordable Housing Programs

Today, the Reno Housing Authority started accepting applications for their affordable housing programs. This is great news for people in the community who are finding it hard to afford a place to live...

A New Shift in Rental Assistance: Cash Over Vouchers

In an innovative move, the U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to rental assistance for low-income families. Traditionally reliant on housing vouchers, the proposal is to test a more direc...

Helping Those Without Homes Through Guaranteed Income

It's essential that everyone has a place they can afford to call home. With the ongoing housing crisis, increasing evictions, and threats to people without homes, innovative solutions are needed more than ever.&nbs...

Impact of Federal Government Shutdown on Essential Services and Housing Assistance

The federal government shutdown has lasted almost a month, and it is affecting millions of people across the country. Some states are struggling to find ways to make up for missing support...