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rental assistance and other housing programs
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...
How Rental Assistance And Renting Programs Can Make Your Tenant Life Easier
The cost of housing is a significant concern for many individuals and families, particularly those with low or moderate incomes. However, rental assistance and renting programs can provide valuabl...
Learn About the Different Rental Assistance Programs
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 ...
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...
Supportive Housing for Veterans Through the HUD-VASH Program
If you’re a veteran trying to adjust to life after military service, finding a safe and stable place to live is important. Thanks to programs like HUD-VASH, homelessness among veterans has dropped to a recor...
How To Identify and Avoid Rental Scams
As rental costs rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, scammers are taking advantage of the situation with innovative rental scams. These scams come in various guises, but they are all designed to separate renters from their ...
Making a Smart Home Budget to Avoid Being House Poor
House poor is a term for a situation in which a person spends a large proportion of their total income on home ownership, leaving them with very little discretionary income for other necessities or enjoyable activities.&n...
Florida Homeowners Might Get Tax Help with a New Proposal
In Florida, there's a new plan that could make owning a home more affordable. Republican Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida has introduced a bill that aims to bring back and make bigger a tax break that he...
Rising Costs of Homeownership vs. Renting
Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs. People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...
