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rental assistance and other housing programs
Senator Cantwell Takes Action to Boost Low-Income Housing with Federal Tax Credit Expansion
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state is leading the charge when it comes to tackling the shortage of affordable housing in the country. By pushing for the expansion o...
5 Things You Need to Know When Renting a House for the First Time
Renting a house for the first time can be intimidating. You might not know what to look for, the questions to ask the property owner, and how to find the most affordable house in your preferred neighborhood...
How to Apply for Rental Program Assistance: The Procedure Explained
If you need rental assistance, you may be wondering what the application process looks like. In this blog post, we will explain the entire procedure from start to finish. Remember that the requirements...
Is a Housing Market Downturn Looming? Experts Weigh In
While mortgage rates continue their upward climb, home prices show no signs of slowing down, leaving prospective buyers wondering – is the housing market headed for a crash? Let's examine what industry experts...
Current Analysis of the Challenges of Affording a Home in Expensive Markets
The dream of home ownership remains a central part of the American ethos, yet the pathway to achieving it is becoming increasingly challenging. In today’s market, a typical household needs to ...
Important Bills Piling Up? Tips for Finding the Money you Need!
Even before the pandemic, many people struggled to pay necessary bills, such as housing rental or mortgage costs, utilities and automobile insurance. Their incomes weren't high enough to keep up with in...
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...
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...
Los Angeles Section 8 Program Pauses Due to Funding Issues
The Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being. This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...