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COVID-19 Creates a New Type of Housing Boom
A remarkable 35% of renters have missed a rental payment between March and July because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many renters are in low-wage jobs in service industries that were hit hard by closures enacted in order to slow the s...
Looking to Remodel or Refresh Your Home? You May Want to Avoid These Trends
With the coolness and darkness setting in around the country, many people are looking for ways to update their home to create a cozier vibe. This combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is leadi...
US Housing Starts Down Big in 2022
For those who have heard the news that US housing starts are down 4.1% over the past two months of 2021, your first thought might be, "What is a housing start?" Simply put, a housing start is the construction of a new housing development...
Worried about Eviction or Foreclosure? You Don't Need to Be in Most Markets
Eviction and foreclosure are an unfortunate part of the housing market that disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged people. In most cases, rent rises faster than wages, so people earning...
More Public Calls for Free Housing
Police brutality is something that objectively exists in America. Many will chalk this up to systemic racism. Others, who have seen the data of how it breaks down per racial category, will claim it's just a problem with the police an...
Why Building Homes Won't Actually Solve the Housing Crisis
As you may already be aware, the nation is currently in the middle of a housing crisis. Millions of Americans are finding it hard to get affordable housing, and the American dream of homeownership is out of grasp fo...
NRP Group to Build Affordable Housing
The NRP Group has just broke ground on affordable housing in the north of Austin, Texas. The group is known nationally as a "best in class" housing developer and builder, and their focus has turned in recent years to affordable housing,...
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing a Home
A home is one of the most significant investment decisions for most people. If you plan to purchase a house, there are several considerations, such as the cost, neighborhood, and comfort. While knowing what to look f...
5 Tips on Choosing the Right House to Rent
Renting a house is a critical decision that requires enough time and deliberation. Looking for a rental home can be a challenging process that can lead to errors and cost you money, time, and effort. However, there are specific guid...