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Looking for more in-depth information about rental assistance? Here are some essential resources and information.  (We included the links to external resources, too!): Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...

Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs. But there are always some programs that slip under the radar. We're bringing some lesser-known programs and deals to light,...

The HUD Dollar Homes program is designed to help communities via affordable housing. How the HUD Dollar Home Program Works HUD (Housing and Urban Development) is responsible for selling homes that were acquired through fo...

Thursday, January 21 — the Department of Labor's jobs report finds that fewer Americans filed for unemployment compensation over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hundreds of t...

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...

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. ...

Renting can seem like such a stressful process. From finding the right place to live to ensuring you get the best deal possible, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are rental assistance programs that ...

Unfortunately, a lot of people in this world have always been trying to figure out scams to defraud you of your money. Sadly, this is just something that's getting a lot worse in these tough economic times. It's not necessarily becau...

While the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted communities across Iowa, the most vulnerable members of society have been hit hardest. For those already struggling to afford basic ...