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A New Shift in Rental Assistance: Cash Over Vouchers
In an innovative move, the U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to rental assistance for low-income families. Traditionally reliant on housing vouchers, the proposal is to test a more direc...
Changes to Fair Market Rents for 2025: Impacts on Affordable Housing Programs
On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD for short, announced the new rent prices that will be considered fair for the fiscal year 2025. This change will ...
Bridging the Affordability Gap: A New Rental Assistance Program for Whitefish
The scenic town of Whitefish, Montana is known for its natural beauty and vibrant community. However, like many popular mountain towns, Whitefish faces challenges with housing affordability for...
5 Quick Tips to Find Tenants for Your Property
Avoid feeling anxious if you can’t get tenants for your apartment or house because you can solve the problem. You might face challenges for several reasons, but you can do several things to improve your rental property ...
Rental Assistance Program Delays Prompt Los Angeles to Extend Eviction Protections
To safeguard tenants waiting for financial assistance through Los Angeles' rental assistance program, the city council has approved a measure that temporarily prevents landlords from ev...
How Rental Assistance Programs Impact Landlords and Housing Markets
Rental assistance programs play a crucial role in the ecosystem of housing, especially for low-income families. These programs not only provide needed support to renters but also have significant e...
Landmark Legislation Protects Tenants Using Housing Assistance
In Michigan, a new rule has been established that changes the way landlords can select their tenants. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a group of bills that make it illegal for landlords who ow...
How Rental Assistance And Renting Programs Can Make Your Tenant Life Easier
The cost of housing is a significant concern for many individuals and families, particularly those with low or moderate incomes. However, rental assistance and renting programs can provide valuabl...
Mortgage Rate Hikes: Finding Hope and Support for Aspiring Homebuyers
Rising mortgage rates have posed challenges for aspiring homebuyers. The average rate for a 30-year loan inched past 7%, settling at 7.07%. Weekly average rates rose to 6.82%. These increases can...