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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...

VA Housing Grants: How Veterans Can Apply

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers special housing grants to help veterans with service-connected disabilities buy, build, or adapt a home, so they can live more independently. These grants can pay for important chang...

Chase Offers Limited-Time Mortgage Refinance Rate Sale

Chase Home Loans is offering a special deal for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgage. After running a similar promotion last month, Chase is now giving interest rate discounts specifically for refinances. ...

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...

DIY Guide to Purchasing Without a Realtor

A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors found that most people buy their homes through an agent. However, changes in August 2024 mean that buyers might have to pay the agent's fees themselves. Sometimes, buyers c...

Easy Guide: Tax Breaks for Homeowners and How They Work

Tax time has arrived in the United States, running from January 27 to April 15. During this period, the IRS expects to receive over 140 million tax returns. For homeowners, this is a prime time to tap into special t...

Top Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026

If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2026, you may be wondering what will happen with mortgage rates. There’s some good news and some not-so-good news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are expected to ...

Exciting News for First-Time Homebuyers in Palm Beach County

If you're looking to buy your first home in Palm Beach County, there’s some great news for you! The county is offering up to $100,000 in assistance for first-time homebuyers to help cover various cost...

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...