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Texas lawmakers have approved big changes to property tax rules, aiming to reduce costs for homeowners and businesses. These new measures will now head to Governor Greg Abbott for his approval and then to Texas...

The rising costs of housing in the U.S. are influencing how people make career decisions. Workers are now considering housing benefits as an important factor when deciding whether to accept a job, move to a new city, or return to th...

In Florida, there's a new plan that could make owning a home more affordable. Republican Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida has introduced a bill that aims to bring back and make bigger a tax break that he...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two important companies that play a big role in making the process of buying a home in the United States stable and reliable. They help by buying home loans from banks and then selling the...

Owning a home is a big part of what many Americans aim for. However, recent studies show that achieving this dream is happening much later than it used to. The average age of someone buying their first home has hit almos...

Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs.  People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...

If you're thinking about buying a home, a conventional loan might be a good option for you. Contrary to popular belief, getting approved for this type of loan might be easier than you think! You general...

Buying a home can often feel daunting, especially for adults with disabilities. But, there's good news! Not only are people with disabilities fully eligible for many mortgage options, but there are also spec...

For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...