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The federal government shutdown has lasted almost a month, and it is affecting millions of people across the country. Some states are struggling to find ways to make up for missing support...

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...

The government's housing department, or HUD (Housing and Urban Development), is making it easier for people to get advice on buying or renting homes. They've got some new moves, including teaming up with ...

In an effort to encourage people to live in Alaska and to give a financial boost to those who do, the state has announced that it will be handing out a $1,702 stimulus payment. This money i...

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...

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...

It's essential that everyone has a place they can afford to call home. With the ongoing housing crisis, increasing evictions, and threats to people without homes, innovative solutions are needed more than ever.&nbs...

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...

In California right now, if you can't pay your rent on time, your landlord can ask you to leave your home, even if you've found a way to settle your unpaid rent. But there's a new plan bein...