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Many potential homebuyers are prevented from purchasing a house because of the challenge of saving for a down payment and the high costs of mortgages. Credit scores and histories can also be problematic for those trying to buy a home. An...

Rents continue to rise in 2023. Although rental rate increases have recently slowed, rental price growth is still higher than before 2020. In July, rent prices grew by 0.31% from July 2022, slower than earlier in 2023 but still rising. ...

The affordable housing crisis demands bold action. Incremental policies and programs have failed to make a dent in the growing shortage of affordable homes for families in need. As housing costs skyrocket and incomes...

Renting can seem like such a stressful process. From finding the right place to live to ensuring you get the best deal possible, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are rental assistance programs that ...

In early 2023, rental rates continue to rise. Affordable housing was already an issue before COVID-19, but the pandemic contributed to the problem. Many people living in the United States confront rental debt and the possi...

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...

Facing an eviction and potentially becoming homeless can be stressful and overwhelming. Several reasons can lead to a home eviction. Some of them include unemployment, the loss of a job, or an illness that prevents...

On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD for short, announced the new rent prices that will be considered fair for the fiscal year 2025. This change will ...

In the United States, a crucial rental aid program that has been a lifeline for about 60,000 people could run out of funds by the end of next year. This program has been particularly i...