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Reno Housing Authority Opens Applications for Affordable Housing Programs
Today, the Reno Housing Authority started accepting applications for their affordable housing programs. This is great news for people in the community who are finding it hard to afford a place to live...
5 U.S. Cities Offering Cash Incentives for New Residents
Every once in a while, we dream of starting fresh in a new city. Luckily, there are several places across the U.S. attracting new residents with cash incentives. These cities offer programs that provide housing ass...
San Diego Landlords Face Pressure to Comply with Rent Control Laws
San Diego landlords are under scrutiny for violating the city's rent control ordinance by illegally raising rents on tenants. The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 10% annually, but some ...
Housing and Manufacturing Lead the Economic Recovery
Thursday, January 21 — the Department of Labor's jobs report finds that fewer Americans filed for unemployment compensation over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hundreds of t...
A Guide to Finding a Rental House in Your Desired Neighborhood
There are several considerations to make when searching for a rental house. Some of them include affordability and one with enough space to fit everyone who will live in it. You should also choose a house with...
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 ...
Making a Smart Home Budget to Avoid Being House Poor
House poor is a term for a situation in which a person spends a large proportion of their total income on home ownership, leaving them with very little discretionary income for other necessities or enjoyable activities.&n...
Senator Cantwell Takes Action to Boost Low-Income Housing with Federal Tax Credit Expansion
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state is leading the charge when it comes to tackling the shortage of affordable housing in the country. By pushing for the expansion o...
Federal Funds Allocated to Combat Youth Homelessness Among Former Foster Care Individuals
In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...
