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Rent-to-Own Advice

The U.S. housing market has declined since last year. A primary reason is that home prices continue to outpace inflation. That means that even as housing prices decline, potential buyers find buying a home too expensive. Many people have chosen to re...

Landmark Legislation Protects Tenants Using Housing Assistance

In Michigan, a new rule has been established that changes the way landlords can select their tenants.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a group of bills that make it illegal for landlords who ow...

Beware of Rental Fraud

Unfortunately, a lot of people in this world have always been trying to figure out scams to defraud you of your money. Sadly, this is just something that's getting a lot worse in these tough economic times. It's not necessarily becau...

7 Reasons to Hire a Management Company for Your Rental Property

Owning a rental property can be a great way to invest your money and have an extra source of income. However, additional responsibilities include finding the right tenants, accounting, and handling repairs and ...

Reasons Why a Homeowner May Sell their Property through the Rent-to-Own Strategy

While there are several ways of owning a home, most will require you to have a down payment. However, the rent-to-own program might be the best option if you don't have a down payment. Most...

Big News for Renters: The White House Unveils Measures to Safeguard Renters

In the United States, the rental market is characterized by a fragmented array of state and local regulations, often leaving renters with limited options when housing providers disregard the law o...

Rent is at an All Time High

Americans, like much of the rest of the world, have been having to pay a much higher cost to live since the COVID pandemic hit in 2020. Though unlike most other western nations, America's inflation is grossly out of proportion. While the expert...

Wyoming's New Financial Lifeline: Empowering Homeowners with Enhanced Assistance

In a move that speaks volumes about its commitment to housing stability, Wyoming has announced a significant enhancement in their financial assistance for eligible homeowners. This initi...

Los Angeles Section 8 Program Pauses Due to Funding Issues

The Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being.  This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...