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Rising Costs of Homeownership vs. Renting
Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs. People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...
Housing Costs for Seniors: Resources and Solutions for Financial Relief
Housing is the most significant expense for adults over the age of 55, taking up a large portion of their budgets, as seen in the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Before the pandemic, close to 10 m...
The State of Eviction Prevention in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Overview
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States faced an unprecedented need to keep people in their homes. To address this, cities across the nation swiftly enacted various eviction preven...
More Property Tax Relief Are Coming for Select U.S. Citizens
Texas lawmakers have approved big changes to property tax rules, aiming to reduce costs for homeowners and businesses. These new measures will now head to Governor Greg Abbott for his approval and then to Texas...
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...
National Low Income Housing Coalition Raises Concerns Over President Trump's Executive Orders
The National Low Income Housing Coalition, a group focused on helping people afford homes, recently spoke out against some new rules set by President Trump. They believe t...
Current Analysis of the Challenges of Affording a Home in Expensive Markets
The dream of home ownership remains a central part of the American ethos, yet the pathway to achieving it is becoming increasingly challenging. In today’s market, a typical household needs to ...
How Having a Stable Home Helps Mental Health
In the United States, many people who have trouble with their mental health also struggle to find and keep a good place to live. Mental health is very important because it affects how we feel, think, and interact with others.&nbs...
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...
