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8 Things You Should Do Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is one of the best investments today if only you find the right one. Choosing the wrong house can affect your financial health because you will spend a lot of money and regret it. Therefore, you must understand the...
Revolutionizing Rental Support: The Transition from Vouchers to Cash
In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. government is exploring a transformative change in its approach to assisting families in need of housing. Moving away from the traditional voucher-based system, the...
Mortgage Rates Dip: What This Means for House Hunters in an Unsteady Economy
In a bit of good news for those looking to buy homes, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease. The rate for a standard 30-year mortgage has dropped to 6.85%, a slight ease for buyers in today...
Exploring & Understanding Mortgage Loan Modifications to Retain Your Home
Financial problems like job loss, illness, or divorce can make it hard for homeowners to pay their mortgage. If you’re having trouble making your monthly payments, a mortgage loan modification m...
5 Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Home Buyers (October 2025)
Buying your first home can be tricky, so picking the right mortgage lender is important. Here are five of the best options, explained in simple terms: 1. Rocket Mortgage Available Natio...
The 2020 Outlook for the Housing Market in an Era of Economic Uncertainty
Interest rates have stopped rising after increasing as the Federal Reserve Bank seeks to ward off a recession. In the past, rising interest rates has normally been a predictor of a stagnant housing mark...
Parish Heights Housing Development in Corning Receives $4.9 Million State Funding
The Parish Heights housing development project in Corning has secured a substantial grant of $4.9 million from the state, signifying a major advancement in providing permanent housing for form...
How Guaranteed Income Programs are Redefining Support for Those in Need
Everyone should have a place they can call home, but as the cost of living shoots up, many people find themselves at risk of being without a home. Guaranteed income programs give a helping hand...
Rockford City Council Boosts Rental Assistance Program with Additional $10,000 to Support Families in Crisis
In Rockford, Illinois, the city council and township have decided to give more money to a helpful program that's been around for 30 years. This program is all a...