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How To Identify and Avoid Rental Scams
As rental costs rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, scammers are taking advantage of the situation with innovative rental scams. These scams come in various guises, but they are all designed to separate renters from their ...
5 Tips for an Easy and Safe House Hunting Experience
5 Tips for an Easy and Safe House Hunting Experience Renting a new house can be the most exciting experience, especially if you are doing it for the first time. However, you may only understand how stressful and tiresome...
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...
Florida Homeowners Might Get Tax Help with a New Proposal
In Florida, there's a new plan that could make owning a home more affordable. Republican Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida has introduced a bill that aims to bring back and make bigger a tax break that he...
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...
Colorado Lawmakers Move Legislation Forward to Help Families Access Nutrition and Housing Services
The Colorado state legislature has taken steps to expand access to housing and nutritious foods for those on Medicaid with the passage of Bill HB24-1322 by the House Health ...
6 Things You Should Know When Renting an Apartment for the First Time
Renting a house for the first time can be super exciting. You’ll be free to set your house’s rules and choose what to use for décor. However, selecting the perfect unit for your needs m...
States Expand Low-Interest Loan Programs for Farms, Businesses, and New Housing
States across the United States are experiencing a surge in public interest in their low-interest loan programs, as businesses and individuals seek financial relief from high interest rate...
The Federal Government is Boosting Energy Efficiency in Homes to Save Money and the Planet
In a spirited collaboration, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have taken a bold step forward by updating the Mi...
