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Renting a home is a common housing choice for millions of individuals and families across the United States. However, affording the rising rental housing costs can be a significant challenge for so...

Rents continue to rise in 2023. Although rental rate increases have recently slowed, rental price growth is still higher than before 2020. In July, rent prices grew by 0.31% from July 2022, slower than earlier in 2023 but still rising. ...

Affordability has become a pressing issue in the U.S. housing market, prompting some major home builders to adopt a new approach. The Washington Post recently reported that powerful builders are...

Rental assistance programs play a crucial role in the ecosystem of housing, especially for low-income families.  These programs not only provide needed support to renters but also have significant e...

The Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being.  This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...

Having a place to live is something everyone needs, but too many people can't afford their rent. Rental help from the government is important because it can prevent people from losing their homes, living in too...

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...

The high cost of rent can be a major financial burden on many households, particularly those with limited incomes or facing other financial hardships. Whether dealing with a short-term setback or a long-term...

In Michigan, a new rule has been established that changes the way landlords can select their tenants.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a group of bills that make it illegal for landlords who ow...