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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...

If you need rental assistance, you may be wondering what the application process looks like. In this blog post, we will explain the entire procedure from start to finish. Remember that the requirements...

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...

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. ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced significant policy modifications aimed at expanding housing support for our nation's veterans.  This initiative is set to m...

Even if your landlord doesn’t require it, renters insurance is an affordable way to protect yourself from unexpected costs, like property damage or legal issues.   What Is Renters Insurance? Renters insurance is a type of ...

In recent years, homeownership costs have skyrocketed, making renting a more popular option for those who cannot afford a home. However, even renting can be challenging, especially for those struggling financiall...

In an effort to encourage people to live in Alaska and to give a financial boost to those who do, the state has announced that it will be handing out a $1,702 stimulus payment. This money i...

Rent prices can be really high sometimes, eating up a big part of what people earn, especially in places like Oakland and New York City where more than 70% of what households make goes straight to rent.  It often feels lik...