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Planning to Purchase a House? Include the Following Essential Items in Your Budget

If you plan to buy a house in the next few weeks or months, ensure that you have enough money before that time. Remember that the buyer might not be willing to give you time to look for more c...

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...

What is a Condemned House, and Can You Buy One?

A condemned house is a property that the local government has deemed unsafe for people to live in. This usually happens when a home no longer meets basic living standards, such as access to clean water, working electricity, or...

Modular Home Loans: What to Know About Financing a Modular Home

With home prices in the U.S. still high, many people feel like owning a house is out of reach. One way to make homeownership more possible is to consider different types of homes, like modular homes, especially...

Michigan Helps First-Time Homebuyers with $25,000 Support Program

In Lansing, Michigan, a new program is offering a big helping hand to people buying their first home. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is giving up to $25,000 to help with the initial ...

Help for First-Time Homebuyers in New Mexico

In the exciting world of buying your first home in New Mexico, there's some good news! Home prices have slightly decreased - by about 0.5% from last year, making it a bit easier for first-time buyers.  However, with...

Help for First-Time Homebuyers in Wyoming

Buying your first home is a big financial step, especially when you think about the down payment and closing costs. But there's good news! If you're looking to buy a home in Wyoming, there's help available that can ma...

Evergreen Home Loans Expands Rapidly to 11 New States and Plans Further Licensing by 2026

Evergreen Home Loans, a company based in Bellevue, Washington, is growing fast as it expands into 11 new states. The company announced that it now operates in Texas, Florida, South ...

10 U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Finally Dropping

Rent prices are starting to go down in much of the United States, which is giving a little relief to people facing high housing costs. This drop comes after rents increased a lot between 2019 and 2022. According to a recent r...