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Delve into articles on market trends, home improvement, and legal tips that guide you to smarter housing decisions.
10 Insider Tips for Securing a Mortgage in Today's Competitive Market
Navigating the ever-changing housing market can be difficult, especially when applying for a mortgage. Home prices and interest rates can fluctuate drastically; thus, it's critical to stay informed ...
Housing Advice and Programs
This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...
Discover the 10 Best Tips for Securing a Home That Everyone Should Know
Finding the right home can be a difficult and time-consuming process. From researching locations to deciding on the perfect floor plan, there are many variables to consider. To make the process easier...
Housing Assistance Program Opens for Wildfire Victims
Jackson County is mobilizing aid for its residents still struggling with the aftermath of the Almeda and Obenchain wildfires through a promising new initiative, the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). A...
HUD Levels Disability Discrimination Charges Against Landlords in Wisconsin
In a notable development from Appleton, Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has lodged official charges against the proprietors of a duplex for alleged disability d...
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: Essential Benefits for Homeowners This Tax Season
Tax time is here again in the United States! Between January 27 and April 15, the IRS expects to receive over 140 million tax returns. It’s a good time for homeowners to look at ways to get ...
What Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A Big Change in Home Loans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two big companies that help make buying homes more affordable and predictable in America. They are important because they buy home loans from banks and then sell them to investors...
Section 8 Waiting Lists and Public Housing Opening in October 2025
Are you looking for affordable housing? New openings for Section 8 and public housing waiting lists are coming up in Florida and New Jersey in October 2025. Here’s what you need to know about these ...
The Invisible Toll Coronavirus Is Taking on the Housing Market
Coronavirus, or "COVID-19" has rapidly spread from China to countries around the world, including the United States. While the US death toll remains quite low, it's causing some major shifts in the country's econ...