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• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: 2024-11-07

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: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Nov 18, 2024

The Biden-Harris administration has announced that homelessness among veterans has dramatically decreased, reaching the lowest recorded levels. This significant drop is evident from a national survey done annually since 20...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Buying a house involves a lot of paperwork, both to get a mortgage and to complete the purchase. Getting all your documents ready beforehand can make the process quicker and less stressful.  Here’s a rundown of what you...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Nov 06, 2024

In recent times, mostly everyone who buys a house does so with the help of a real estate agent or broker. But since new rules about agent fees started in August 2024, buyers might have to pay these fees themselves, making some wonder if ...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Oct 28, 2024

Everyone needs a place to live, but too many people can't afford a decent home. The government helping people pay their rent is a great way to fix this problem. It's already doing a lot of good, like ...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Oct 21, 2024

Finding a new place to live can be tough, especially if your rental record has a few blemishes. But don't worry! There are steps you can take to make yourself more attractive to future landlords.   ...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Oct 15, 2024

On the 7th and 8th of October, Adrianne Todman, who is currently in charge of HUD (The Department of Housing and Urban Development), held a special meeting called the "Next Generation of Housing Policy&quo...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Oct 07, 2024

Federal rental assistance is a group of programs designed to help almost 10 million people in low-income families afford safe and modest homes. Most people (about 82%) who get this help are aided through three major programs: Housing Choic...

• Author: Ben Reilly
• Posted: Sep 30, 2024

HUD (Housing and Urban Development) has just announced that it will give the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) an extra $37 million. This money is meant to help people living in NYCHA homes stay co...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 23, 2024

In many places like Oakland and New York City, rent can take up more than 70% of a household's income.  While renters usually accept the rent prices they're given, sometimes it's possible to negotiate a lo...