Housing Vouchers Should Be Easier to Use - And There’s a Way

Everyone knows it's tough to find affordable housing. That's where housing choice vouchers come in - they're supposed to help families with lower incomes afford a place to live.  But the shoc...

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HUD Acts to Help People with Disabilities Live in the Community

Following the anniversaries of important disability rights milestones, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced new guidelines to improve housing access for people with disabili...

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Exploring Financial Assistance Options for Housing Costs for Older Adults

For many people over 55, the cost of a place to live is their biggest expense. Before COVID-19, almost 10 million older Americans had trouble paying for their homes. With costs going up, it's like...

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Vice President Kamala Harris Unveils Bold Plan to Assist First-Time Homebuyers

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a significant proposal during her speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, designed to help first-time homebuyers.  The initiative aims to offer up to $25,0...

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Unjust Evictions in Public Housing: A Call for Reform and Protection of Tenant Rights

In Richmond, a concerning trend is emerging within public housing communities where residents are finding themselves unfairly evicted due to mistaken rent increases.  Notably, Nikk...

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200,000 New Yorkers Eagerly Await Results for Section 8 Housing Assistance

In a major update impacting many New Yorkers, approximately 200,000 individuals have been selected for the city's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist.  These individuals were chosen...

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HUD Charges Wisconsin Housing Providers with Disability Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has officially charged housing providers in Appleton, Wisconsin, with discriminatory practices against a tenant with disabilities.  The ...

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Exploring the Potential of Section 8 Single-Family Rentals for Investors

The nation's affordable housing crisis has reached a critical point. As an ever-growing number of Americans grapple with the financial challenges of homeownership and soaring rent prices, the deman...

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HUD Provides Disaster Assistance for Hurricane-Affected Areas in Texas

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced federal disaster assistance for Texas in response to July 2024's Hurricane Beryl.  This move follows President Biden&#...

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Section 8 Housing Scams: Protecting Vulnerable Applicants

Government assistance through Section 8, or the housing choice voucher program, is the best way to secure affordable housing right now. The Section 8 housing assistance program offers a lifeline to low-income fami...

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