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The Rise of Affordable Housing: Builders Shrink House Sizes to Meet Demand

Affordability has become a pressing issue in the U.S. housing market, prompting some major home builders to adopt a new approach. The Washington Post recently reported that powerful builders are...

​​​​​​​The Urgent Need for Housing Solutions: How Universal Basic Income and Cash Transfers Can Make a Difference

As the housing crisis in the United States continues to escalate, more and more Americans are struggling to afford stable housing. Homelessness ...

​​​​​​​The Housing Affordability Quagmire: A Disturbing Reality for Half of U.S. Renters

Across the United States, housing affordability has reached crisis levels, with a recent study revealing that a record 50% of American renters are struggling with unaffo...

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...

Finding Rental Assistance in 2023

Rents continue to rise in 2023. Although rental rate increases have recently slowed, rental price growth is still higher than before 2020. In July, rent prices grew by 0.31% from July 2022, slower than earlier in 2023 but still rising. ...

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...

Need Extra Cash? How You Can Get up to $1,000 in Rental Relief

Are you struggling with bills? If you’re in Pennsylvania, you might be able to get some much-needed money back in your pocket soon. Starting from July 1, 2023, certain residents can look forward to tax ref...

What to Do When Facing Eviction: Helpful Tips and Solutions

Facing an eviction and potentially becoming homeless can be stressful and overwhelming. Several reasons can lead to a home eviction. Some of them include unemployment, the loss of a job, or an illness that prevents...

San Diego Landlords Face Pressure to Comply with Rent Control Laws

San Diego landlords are under scrutiny for violating the city's rent control ordinance by illegally raising rents on tenants. The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 10% annually, but some ...