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Avoiding Foreclosure: Simple Steps To Understand

Foreclosure doesn't happen instantly. If you're having trouble with your mortgage payments or think you might soon, here's what you need to know:   Early Action is Key: The first step in avoiding foreclo...

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...

How to Get Help With Down Payment Costs for Buying a Home

Buying a home can be exciting, but one big challenge for many people is coming up with enough money for the down payment. This is especially true for first-time buyers. However, there's good news: You don&rsqu...

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...

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 ...

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape: The Evolving Challenge of Eviction Prevention in the U.S.

Evictions are a growing challenge in many parts of the United States, especially as cities navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, providing stabl...

Alaska Offers $1,702 Payment to Residents, Aiming to Attract More People

In an effort to encourage people to move to and settle in Alaska, the state has announced a $1,702 stimulus payment for eligible residents. This annual payout, part of the Permanent Fund Dividend (P...

US Housing Market Sees Changes as Down Payments Decrease

In a significant turn of events for the American housing market, data from April 2025 reveals that down payments made by homebuyers have dipped slightly for the first time in nearly two years. This news comes from ...

Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly in June 2025, Offering Hope to First-Time Homebuyers Amidst Rising Home Prices

In June 2025, there has been a small piece of good news for people wanting to buy a home for the first time and for existing homeowners looking to refinance. Mortg...