Articles

• 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...

• Author: Bobby Kub
• Posted: Dec 02, 2024

In recent years, as house prices have skyrocketed, people are moving further away from cities looking for affordable places to live. Places like Celina, Texas offer lower-priced land and fewer obstacles for builders. ...

• 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 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...