Articles

• 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: 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...