Articles

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: 2024-09-11

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: 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...

• Author: Ben Reilly
• Posted: Jan 13, 2025

In the face of rising interest rates and expensive house prices making it tough for people to buy homes, there's a new plan being considered that might help out.  It's called the Neighborhood Homes Inve...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Jan 06, 2025

On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the new affordable housing rent prices for the year 2025, starting from October 1, 2024.  These prices, known as ...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Dec 16, 2024

The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a proposed U.S. bill that aims to provide up to $25,000 in financial assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers.  This initiative seeks to make homeown...

• Author: Mikko Rocco
• Posted: Dec 09, 2024

When you retire, you'll likely spend more time at home. As your lifestyle and physical needs change, you might find that your home needs renovations to keep it comfortable and acces...