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States Offering Help with Summer Cooling Costs for Low-Income Households (August 2025)
During the sweltering summer months, many people struggle to keep their homes cool, especially those with tight budgets. Thankfully, several states are offering assistance through the Low...
What is Co-Buying and How is it Reshaping Homeownership
Gen Z isn’t just dreaming about owning homes—they’re taking innovative steps to make it happen. One of these strategies is co-buying, where two or more people, such as close friends, family members, o...
States Seek Balance as Property Tax Relief for Seniors Gains Momentum Amid Rising Housing Costs
The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...
Airbnb Offers Free Housing to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...
First Time Home Buyers Can Find Great Mortgage Assistance Grants
Buying a home for the first time can be intimidating. Many first time home buyers are in need of help. They don't know where to begin. Fortunately, there are many sources of help to provide assistance for many p...
How Do You know that you're Ready for Home Ownership? Read Through to Find Out
People have different experiences when buying a house for the first time. For example, some feel excited that they have achieved one of their biggest dreams. However, those who apply for a mortgag...
The Good Neighbor Next Door Program
The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...
Mortgage Rates Dip: What This Means for House Hunters in an Unsteady Economy
In a bit of good news for those looking to buy homes, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease. The rate for a standard 30-year mortgage has dropped to 6.85%, a slight ease for buyers in today...
HUD Announces Support for Texas Communities in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas during early July 2024, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has activated a series of federal disaster assi...
