Articles

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: 2025-01-15

Applying for a Section 8 housing voucher can be an intimidating process. Before taking the plunge, there is much to know and understand, such as income limits, eligibility requirements, the appli...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: Mar 17, 2025

Earlier this year, plans were ready to renovate two apartment buildings in Chicago to make them more energy-saving. These buildings are mainly for elderly people with lower incomes.  A group that helps ...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Mar 11, 2025

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has stopped accepting new applications for its Section 8 voucher program. This decision impacts 3,300 families who were in the process of app...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: Mar 05, 2025

The Reno Housing Authority has just announced that starting today, they have opened up waitlists for public housing and various other assistance programs. This initiative is part of their continuous efforts, alongside community ...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Feb 24, 2025

When you're thinking about buying a home, the first question you need to answer is, "How much house can I afford?" Figuring this out involves looking at how much money you can borrow,...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Feb 19, 2025

Moving to a new city can be a big decision but imagine if some cities would actually pay you to live there! In the United States, there are a few places doing just that to attract new residents.  ...

• Author: Myron Hansen
• Posted: Feb 11, 2025

In Tucson, Arizona, a new housing project named Amazon Flats is launching to turn the old Amazon Motel into a place where 30 families can live affordably. This effort is part of a larger plan by the city to make sure low...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Feb 03, 2025

When it comes to home prices, where you look makes a big difference. The median home price tells us what the middle value is for homes in an area, which is helpful whether you're buying or selling.  Unlike the a...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Jan 29, 2025

When you buy a home, you not only need to pay the price of the house but also additional charges known as closing costs. These can include fees for appraisals, legal services, and loan origination.  Closing cost assistance helps home...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Jan 22, 2025

Due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Airbnb.org is offering free temporary places to stay. They are collaborating with 211 LA, a local service entity in Los Angeles County, to support pe...