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Helping Young Adults Find Homes After Foster Care
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up to help young people who are leaving foster care and might not have a place to live. They're giving out $3.4 million in grants to help 38...
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...
New HUD Initiatives: Essential Support for Struggling Homeowners
Have you been having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? There's good news from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They've updated their plans to assist homeowners just ...
Why Young Americans Feel They Can't Afford Homes
Many people in America who don't own a home feel really down about their chances to buy one. A big survey by Northwestern Mutual found that over half of these folks (53%) believe they'll never be able to afford a home...
New Study on Housing Voucher Success Rates
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the biggest federal program helping families pay rent, helping around 2.3 million households every year. Unlike some other programs, those who receive these vouchers have to find their ho...
Mortgage Rate Predictions for the Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
When planning to buy a home, it's important to know where mortgage rates are headed. Experts look at several factors, especially the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which has a big impact on long-term mortgage ra...
HUD Organizes Key Meeting to Shape Future Housing Policies
On October 7 and 8, the acting Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Adrianne Todman, organized a significant event titled "Next Generation of Housing Policy" roundtable. This gathering was ...
Is It Possible to Buy a Home Without a Down Payment?
Yes, it's possible to purchase a home without making a down payment, and this is particularly achievable for first-time home buyers. There are special home loan programs with zero down and various assistance program...
Thinking About Refinancing Your Mortgage in Early 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re a homeowner with a mortgage, you might be wondering if 2026 is a good time to refinance your loan, especially if you locked in a high interest rate in recent years. Wit...