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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. ...

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...

After several years of high rent prices, renters in most parts of the United States are finally seeing some relief. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that in five major cities, average rent prices have dropped more than 5% in the past...

In a groundbreaking initiative, Milpitas is leading the way in ensuring housing stability for its most vulnerable residents and workers. In collaboration with FORWARD, a trusted program administrator for local government...

In Rockford, Illinois, the local government, including the City of Rockford and Rockford Township, decided to offer more money to help people who must leave their homes because of severe d...

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...

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States faced an unprecedented need to keep people in their homes. To address this, cities across the nation swiftly enacted various eviction preven...

Many potential homebuyers are prevented from purchasing a house because of the challenge of saving for a down payment and the high costs of mortgages. Credit scores and histories can also be problematic for those trying to buy a home. An...

Buying a home is a big part of the American Dream for many people, but right now, it's getting harder to make that dream come true. The Washington Post shared stories of people who managed to buy hom...