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States Expand Low-Interest Loan Programs for Farms, Businesses, and New Housing
States across the United States are experiencing a surge in public interest in their low-interest loan programs, as businesses and individuals seek financial relief from high interest rate...
The Current Challenges of Homebuying and How Nine Families Overcame Them
Buying a home is a big part of the American Dream for many people, but right now, it's getting harder to make that dream come true. The Washington Post shared stories of people who managed to buy hom...
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...
National Low Income Housing Coalition Raises Concerns Over President Trump's Executive Orders
The National Low Income Housing Coalition, a group focused on helping people afford homes, recently spoke out against some new rules set by President Trump. They believe t...
A Guide to Owning a Home through the Rent-to-Own Strategy
If you plan to own a home soon, the best thing would be to save money to ensure you have enough. However, it might be challenging to fulfill your saving goal if faced with numerous financial responsibilities. In that c...
Federal Government allocates $12.7 million for Foster Youth Housing Assistance
HUD has announced a funding opportunity of $12.7 million for public housing authorities through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program. This initiative aims to assist young adults transit...
How to Get Your Landlord to Lower Your Rent
Rent prices can be really high sometimes, eating up a big part of what people earn, especially in places like Oakland and New York City where more than 70% of what households make goes straight to rent. It often feels lik...
Success Rates for Housing Choice Vouchers Plummet, Straining Families and Public Housing Agencies
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps around 2.3 million households every year by providing federal rental assistance. Unlike other programs where rental assistance is...
Tips and Tricks for Lowering Your Rental Costs and Expenses
Living in rental accommodations can be an expensive endeavor. From rent, security deposits, and maintenance fees to utility bills and more, the costs of renting can quickly spiral out of control if proper budgeti...
