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How To Identify and Avoid Rental Scams

As rental costs rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, scammers are taking advantage of the situation with innovative rental scams. These scams come in various guises, but they are all designed to separate renters from their ...

Tackling Student Housing Insecurity Through Innovative Community Collaboration

A groundbreaking study highlights an innovative approach to tackling one of the most pressing challenges faced by learners today: housing insecurity. Spearheaded by Tacoma Community College in Wa...

6 Things You Should Do Before Renting a House

Renting a house is a significant step that needs enough preparation. Even though you may have saved enough money, you must know how to choose the right house to avoid regretting later. For example, you'll need to research ...

Tips and Tricks for Lowering Your Rental Costs and Expenses

Living in rental accommodations can be an expensive endeavor. From rent, security deposits, and maintenance fees to utility bills and more, the costs of renting can quickly spiral out of control if proper budgeti...

Old Motel in Tucson to Be Transformed into Affordable Homes

In Tucson, Arizona, a project is set to start that will turn the old Amazon Motel into a new housing complex called Amazon Flats. This project will create 30 homes that will be affordable and provide long-term supp...

States Expand Low-Interest Loan Programs for Farms, Businesses, and New Housing

  States across the United States are experiencing a surge in public interest in their low-interest loan programs, as businesses and individuals seek financial relief from high interest rate...

Housing Costs for Seniors: Resources and Solutions for Financial Relief

Housing is the most significant expense for adults over the age of 55, taking up a large portion of their budgets, as seen in the Consumer Expenditure Survey.  Before the pandemic, close to 10 m...

Three Key Ways to Make Sure Everyone Can Get Help with Rent

Having a place to live is something everyone needs, but too many people can't afford their rent. Rental help from the government is important because it can prevent people from losing their homes, living in too...

What’s Happening with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

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...