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Quick Guide to Federal Rental Assistance

Renting a place to live can be very expensive, especially for people who don't earn a lot of money. Luckily, there's help available from the government called "Federal Rental Assistance."  This program helps...

White House Proposes Major Changes to Section 8 Housing Vouchers

The White House has proposed eliminating Section 8 housing vouchers as part of a plan to make big changes to rental assistance programs. These vouchers currently help low-income families pay for housing, bu...

Thinking About Buying a House in Early 2026? Here’s How to Get Ready

If you’re planning to buy a house in 2026, it’s a good idea to start getting prepared now. The housing market has been unpredictable in recent years, but things may become less hectic for buy...

Owning Property Isn't Always a Walk in the Park, but It can be Very Rewarding

Owning property comes with numerous responsibilities. Depending on your state and the property you own, you have to pay a holding cost, insurance, mortgage, and other applicable fees associated wi...

View These Housing and Rental Assistance Opportunities

Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs, but there are always some programs that slip under the radar. Our goal is to bring some lesser-known programs and deals to light so you c...

HUD Makes Housing Help Available to More People

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making big steps to help more Americans get help with housing.  They're starting new programs, including teaming up with a company called Zillow and usi...

Looking Back at the 2021 Housing Market and What You Can Expect in 2022

It was quite the ride for the U.S. housing market in 2021. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, home prices rose almost 20% on average through the third quarter of the year compared to 2020....

Affordable Housing Strategies for Elderly Individuals

For adults over 55, housing represents a substantial part of their spending, as evidenced by the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Before the pandemic, nearly ten million seniors faced challenges in affording their housing.&n...

Fed Rate Cut: Homebuyers Save on Mortgage Payments

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in October 2025. This move has affected the housing market, making many people—especially those wanting to buy or refinance a home—curious about how much a monthly m...