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How to Secure an Apartment Even with a Not-So-Great Past as a Tenant
Searching for a new apartment can already feel like a big task, but it gets even tougher if you've had some rental hiccups in the past. If your rental history isn't the brightest, you might worry abo...
Airbnb.org Provides Free Housing for Wildfire Victims in Los Angeles
Airbnb.org is stepping up to help those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles by offering them a place to stay for free. These free stays are made possible by donations from Airbnb.org, ...
Mortgage Rates Go Up for the Sixth Week During Election Time
For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...
Anticipation Builds Among 200,000 New Yorkers for Section 8 Voucher Outcomes
New York City has taken a significant stride towards meeting the demand for affordable housing by selecting approximately 200,000 applicants for the highly sought-after Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...
Is a Housing Market Downturn Looming? Experts Weigh In
While mortgage rates continue their upward climb, home prices show no signs of slowing down, leaving prospective buyers wondering – is the housing market headed for a crash? Let's examine what industry experts...
Why Are People Buying Their First Home Later in Life?
Owning a home is a big part of what many Americans aim for. However, recent studies show that achieving this dream is happening much later than it used to. The average age of someone buying their first home has hit almos...
More Help for Homebuyers and Renters Across the United States
The government's housing department, or HUD (Housing and Urban Development), is making it easier for people to get advice on buying or renting homes. They've got some new moves, including teaming up with ...
Biden-Harris Administration Gives $10 Million to Support Low-Income Renters
The U.S. government is giving $10 million in aid to help people with lower incomes who rent their homes. This help is aimed at folks living in places that get money from a special government program...
Florida Homeowners Might Get Tax Help with a New Proposal
In Florida, there's a new plan that could make owning a home more affordable. Republican Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida has introduced a bill that aims to bring back and make bigger a tax break that he...
