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New Tax Bill Increases SALT Deduction Cap, Bringing Relief to Homeowners in High-Tax States

Congress has just approved a new bill that might make a lot of homeowners very happy because it could help them save a lot of money on their taxes. While this bill, celebrated by ...

Homes Across the U.S. Are Taking Longer to Sell—Here’s What the Numbers Say

Across the United States, homes for sale are taking longer to find buyers compared to last year. High prices and rising mortgage rates have made many potential buyers hesitant, resulting in slow...

What to Know About the 2024 and 2025 Housing Market for Buyers and Sellers

Getting Ready Costs Less Now Mortgage rates have dropped a bit recently, but buying a home is still pretty expensive. If you're thinking about buying a home, it's smart to start saving mon...

HUD Takes Major Steps to Make Homes More Affordable and Safer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the biggest update to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in over 30 years, introducing 90 new or revised standards.&nbs...

New Bill Aims to Hold WA Cities Accountable for Affordable Housing

A bill designed to hold Washington cities accountable in their efforts to provide affordable housing and emergency shelter has gained significant traction during this legislative session. Although it ulti...

New Federal Policies Broaden Housing Assistance for U.S. Veterans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently implemented several significant policy enhancements to bolster housing support for America's veterans. These updated policies are...

Vice President Kamala Harris Launches an Ambitious Aid Package for First-Time Buyers

In a recent address in Raleigh, North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced a groundbreaking initiative targeted at bolstering first-time homebuyers.  The freshly un...

HUD Announces Over $3.5 Billion in Grants to Combat Homelessness

Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) revealed a significant financial initiative, deploying more than $3.5 billion in competitive grant funds across the country.  These fun...

$10 Million Allocated to Help Homeless Veterans in Native American Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently declared the allocation of over $10 million in funds a significant step forward in addressing homelessness among Native America...