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Biden-Harris Administration Gives $10 Million to Support Low-Income Renters
The U.S. government is giving $10 million in aid to help people with lower incomes who rent their homes. This help is aimed at folks living in places that get money from a special government program...
HUD's $10 Million Grant Initiative: A Bridge to Homeownership for Underserved Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently ignited a beacon of hope for underserved communities by announcing $10 million in grants, specially earmarked fo...
More Help for Homebuyers and Renters Across the United States
The government's housing department, or HUD (Housing and Urban Development), is making it easier for people to get advice on buying or renting homes. They've got some new moves, including teaming up with ...
Mortgage Rates Go Up for the Sixth Week During Election Time
For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...
Rental Assistance Programs You Need To Know
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, few people working a full-time minimum wage job can afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Therefore, many turn to rental assistance programs that help pay the rent and find ...
The Benefits of Renting a Home to Buy it in the Future
Buying a home is one of the significant investments you might make in your lifetime. Before starting a home purchasing process, gathering as much information as possible is essential. It will help you make proper choi...
How Much of Your Income Should Go Towards Rent?
Before you jump onto rental websites to find your next home, it's important to work out how much you can afford to pay for rent without stressing your finances. The 30% Rule A common approach is to use the 30% ...
$30,000 Housing Assistance Boost Available for Migrants in Massachusetts
Migrants in Massachusetts who are living in emergency shelters may be eligible for a state-run program that provides up to $30,000 over two years to secure stable housing. HomeBASE, the program in...
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...