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Renting with Roommates: Tips and Strategies for Sharing Living Spaces
Living with multiple roommates can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges. It is important to be aware of the potential issues that may arise when ...
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...
The Current Challenges of Homebuying and How Nine Families Overcame Them
Buying a home is a big part of the American Dream for many people, but right now, it's getting harder to make that dream come true. The Washington Post shared stories of people who managed to buy hom...
How Changes at HUD Will Affect America's Seniors
As the baby boomer generation heads into retirement, the number of older Americans is increasing. In 2020, about 55.8 million people, or one in six, were aged 65 or over. A report from the Urban Institute sheds light on ho...
Are You Hard Pressed for Cash? Here's How to Find an Affordable Rental Space
Many business operators have faced financial problems because of the effects caused by the covid-19 pandemic. As a result, they have sacked or reduced employees' salaries to lower their wage bills...
The Rental Market is Dying a Slow Death
For those political people out there who thought former President Donald J. Trump was so polarizing that he had to be ousted from office, they seem to be awfully quite about current President Joe Biden whose vitriolic rhetoric aimed t...
What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home
It must be very exciting to buy a home for the first time. However, there’s a lot you need to know to avoid making mistakes and ending up in regrets. You need to understand the processes to follow and the people to...
Vital Factors All Aspiring Renters Must Consider When Applying for a Subsidized Property Through Section 8
Section 8 is a government-funded program that allows eligible low-income families, elderly people, and the disabled access to affordable housing. It helps people mai...
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...
