Articles

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

The federal government has been shut down for almost a month, causing problems for millions of Americans. Some states are trying to find ways to cover gaps in programs that help with fo...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Public housing provides safe and affordable homes for eligible low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. If you need help with housing and think you may qualify, here’s a step-by-step guide to applyin...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Oct 07, 2025

In October 2025, some affordable housing programs in Florida and New Jersey are opening their Section 8 waiting lists. These provide opportunities for people needing help with housing costs. Some lists are only open for a v...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Oct 02, 2025

With the cost of buying a home still higher than it was before the pandemic, many people are looking for alternatives to traditional houses. One option that can make becoming a homeowner more affordable is a modular home. ...

• Author: Erika Thompson
• Posted: Sep 24, 2025

Sometimes life throws challenges—like losing a job, illness, or divorce—that make it hard for homeowners to keep up with their mortgage payments. If you’re struggling, a mortga...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 17, 2025

Water is essential for drinking, cooking, and staying clean. However, paying for water and sewer services can be hard for older adults and others with low incomes. In fact, about one out of five households in the U.S....

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 10, 2025

If you or your family need help finding affordable housing, there are some important Section 8 waiting list openings coming up in September and October 2025. These opportunities are av...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Sep 02, 2025

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, formerly known as Section 8, continues to be a critical resource for low-income families, elderly persons, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to afford decent, safe, and sanita...

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: Aug 27, 2025

Finding stable housing can be a big challenge for veterans returning to civilian life. Thanks to programs like HUD-VASH, the number of homeless veterans has gone down a lot. In 2024, the number dropped to a record ...

• Author: Erika Thompson
• Posted: Jul 31, 2025

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the biggest program in the U.S. helping people pay for their rent, helping around 2.3 million families every year. Unlike some housing programs where people live in specif...