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Strengthening Financial Stability: An Overview of the Housing Stability Initiative
A new program is helping families in the United States with financial support and better access to housing. It's called the Housing Stability Initiative. Through this program, selected...
Renting vs. Buying a Home in 2026: Which Is More Affordable?
People have always argued about whether it’s cheaper to rent or buy a home. The decision is important because you don’t want to spend so much on housing that you can’t afford other basic needs. ...
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open in December 2025
Early December 2025 brings important chances for people who need affordable housing in Maryland and Georgia. This update covers a major event in Prince George County, Maryland, as well as openings for affordable housing in ...
Is It Time to Stop Renting and Buy a Home Before 2025 Ends?
If you’re thinking about buying a house before the end of 2025, the current real estate market in the United States might offer a good chance. Recently, things have calmed down after a period of unpredicta...
How Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Help People Find Affordable Homes
Finding a safe and affordable place to live is a challenge for many families across the country. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program helps by encouraging builders to create more affordable...
Affordable Housing Programs Open Waiting Lists in November 2025
This November, several affordable housing programs will open their waiting lists in Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. If you need help paying for housing, these openings are important chances to appl...
Affordable Housing Gets a Tech Upgrade
Technology has become a big part of our lives, and now it's helping manage affordable housing too. The shift to using more tech in housing really took off during the pandemic. Allen Feliz from MRI Software explains that affordab...
Success Rates for Housing Choice Vouchers Plummet, Straining Families and Public Housing Agencies
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps around 2.3 million households every year by providing federal rental assistance. Unlike other programs where rental assistance is...
The Current Administration Enhances Housing Support for Veterans
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...