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What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home

It must be very exciting to buy a home for the first time. However, there’s a lot you need to know to avoid making mistakes and ending up in regrets. You need to understand the processes to follow and the people to...

How Much of Your Income Should Go Towards Rent?

Before you jump onto rental websites to find your next home, it's important to work out how much you can afford to pay for rent without stressing your finances.   The 30% Rule A common approach is to use the 30% ...

Hawaii Expands Section 8 Housing Assistance Amid Rising Rental Costs

Residents in Hawaii who are struggling with rising rental costs now have more opportunities to get help paying for housing. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs, which provide rental assistance, are o...

Is Renters Insurance Worth Getting?

Even if your landlord doesn’t require it, renters insurance is an affordable way to protect yourself from unexpected costs, like property damage or legal issues.   What Is Renters Insurance? Renters insurance is a type of ...

How Rental Assistance And Renting Programs Can Make Your Tenant Life Easier

The cost of housing is a significant concern for many individuals and families, particularly those with low or moderate incomes. However, rental assistance and renting programs can provide valuabl...

Maximizing Your Rental Assistance Benefits: Tips and Tricks

Finding help is a significant first step toward getting in control of your rent payments. Ensuring you get the most out of the assistance you receive is equally important. Here are a few tips and tricks to ...

The 6 Main Benefits of the Rent-to-Own Strategy

Most people aspire to own homes at one time. However, some may have better resources to achieve the dream than others. You may fail to get a mortgage loan because of a lack of down payment and a low credit score. Without a mort...

Deadline Nears for Vital Housing Assistance Applications in the USA

As the calendar pages turn, a critical deadline approaches for Americans in need of housing assistance. With only a few weeks left, applicants across the United States are urged to submit their forms for ...

Federal Government allocates $12.7 million for Foster Youth Housing Assistance

HUD has announced a funding opportunity of $12.7 million for public housing authorities through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program. This initiative aims to assist young adults transit...