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rental assistance and other housing programs
Considerations to Make Before Renting a House for the First Time
Moving into a new house can be exciting and challenging in equal measure. You need a house with specific features, price, and neighborhood, but you are unsure if the real estate agent will locate such for ...
Tips and Tricks for Lowering Your Rental Costs and Expenses
Living in rental accommodations can be an expensive endeavor. From rent, security deposits, and maintenance fees to utility bills and more, the costs of renting can quickly spiral out of control if proper budgeti...
Handling A Rent Crisis: Solutions and Resources for Financial Relief
The high cost of rent is a growing issue in many areas. According to a survey in 2023, people who spend more than 30% of their income on rent are considered “cost-burdened.” This often leaves l...
Facts about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Strategy
Most home ownership strategies require you to have a mortgage plan or cash to accomplish your dreams. However, if you don't have any of the two, consider using the rent-to-own strategy. The property owner wil...
15 Cities Where It's Still Affordable to Rent
Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...
DC Attempts to Turn Existing Home Space into Apartments
Few people probably know who DC's mayor is (Muriel E. Bowser, by the way), but everyone likely knows it's another Democrat. That's all DC elects; maybe because you can't spell Democrat without DC. Who knows? Though ano...
Trump Administration Considers New Housing Aid Rules Amid Rising Rent Concerns
In June 2025, the Trump administration is considering changes that would put time restrictions on how long people can receive housing rental aid. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (...
The 5 Major Reasons Why You Should Consider the Rent-to-Own Plan
Many individuals look forward to the time they become homeowners. Some of them have greater chances of achieving their desire than others. If you have a low credit rating or don't have a down payment, it may be...
Learn About the Different Rental Assistance Programs
Renting can seem like such a stressful process. From finding the right place to live to ensuring you get the best deal possible, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are rental assistance programs that ...