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Affordable Housing: A Crisis We Can Solve

The lack of affordable housing is a national crisis that has hit working families especially hard. As rents and home prices rise faster than incomes, safe and stable housing has become out of reach for many. This crisis lead...

​​​​​​​Mortgage Refinancing: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't

Mortgage refinancing is often touted as a way for homeowners to lower their housing costs. However, refinancing only makes financial sense under certain circumstances. Here's some gu...

5 Money-Saving Tips for Building Your Dream Home

Building your dream home is exciting, but it can also be costly. Luckily, there are ways to keep your spending under control without sacrificing quality.  Here are five strategies you might consider to save money duri...

A Helping Handout: Linn County's Rental Assistance Program Provides Temporary Relief but No Long-Term Solutions

Linn County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to temporarily bandage a gaping wound. While the program offers short-term aid for renters facing ...

New Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program to Support Low-Income Families Launches in Small City

Milpitas has undertaken a new housing initiative to provide vital support to low-income workers and their families. The Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP), a...

How FAMU and FSU Might Have the Key to Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis

The affordable housing crisis continues to plague communities across the United States, and Tallahassee, Florida is no exception. However, in this time of need, Florida A&M University (...

2024 and 2025 Housing Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Mortgage rates have been falling, but the prices of homes have stayed high. This means if you’re hoping to buy a house, you should start saving money and working on your credit score now.  Look...

Biden Administration Unveils New Housing Plan - Here Are the Details

The administration of President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive plan that is designed to help Americans in need of affordable and quality housing. The goal of the initiatives announced on Wednesday is ...

Six Insider Tips for a Better Relationship With Your Landlord

Living in a rental property means you'll often deal directly with your landlord. It's possible to have a positive, productive relationship that benefits both of you. Here’s how renters and landlo...