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Who Can Get Help from the Housing Stability Initiative?
A new program called the Housing Stability Initiative is expanding in the United States to help families who are struggling financially, especially with housing costs. The program gives $500 each month to selected f...
The Good Neighbor Next Door Program
The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...
HUD Announces Support for Texas Communities in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas during early July 2024, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has activated a series of federal disaster assi...
How Affordable Housing Providers Are Using Technology to Improve Services
In the world of affordable housing, technology is finally making a big difference. For a long time, this sector lagged behind when it came to technological upgrades, but the COVID-19 pandemic acted as...
Mortgage Refinancing: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't
Mortgage refinancing is often touted as a way for homeowners to lower their housing costs. However, refinancing only makes financial sense under certain circumstances. Here's some gu...
Most home problems start as minor issues that you might ignore, thinking that they might not cause any harm. While that might be the case, some issues...
The best way to ensure that your house does not develop any significant problems is by handling any issue before it deve...
New Help for Homeowners to Prevent Losing Their Homes
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made changes to help people with FHA (Federal Housing Administration) insured single-family home loans keep their homes when they have trouble paying their mortga...
New US Homes May Get Pricier by $11,000 Due to Trump's Trade Policies
Buying a brand-new house in the United States could soon hit your wallet harder. Builders say that because of trade policies introduced by President Donald Trump, the average cost to construct a new home ...
How To Avoid A Grant Scam
Foremost, you should never pay for a grant service. Applying for a federal grant is free. Many sites will offer a grant writing service or promise that you have a better chance to be approved for a grant if you put down your credit card. This is a...