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How to Talk Down the Price of a House
Getting a good deal when buying a house takes a bit of smart talking and a good understanding of the game. You could end up keeping more money in your pocket if you play your cards right. Here’s a quick guide to help you negoti...
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: Essential Benefits for Homeowners This Tax Season
Tax time is here again in the United States! Between January 27 and April 15, the IRS expects to receive over 140 million tax returns. It’s a good time for homeowners to look at ways to get ...
Coronavirus, the Homeless Community, and Brewing Anger
Amanda Law is a successful Californian who just so happened to be born in Asia. She earns a six-figure salary, has a palatial home in the San Francisco Bay area, and has two dogs that she loves to walk. Golden retriev...
Pandemic Rebound Creates Bidding Wars in Housing
According to housing data in the US from the first weeks of May, 2020, over 41% of homes being sold actually faced a bidding war. These numbers were released by Redfin, and show a 9% increase from January, and a huge increa...
Homeless People Take Over Abandoned School in Tacoma
In Tacoma, WA, police put on personal protective equipment in order to clear an abandoned school that had been taken over by nearly a dozen people. This action was taken on the night of Friday, November 20. The homeless pe...
How COVID-19 and Political Unrest is Affecting Housing Market
One industry that has been relatively immune from the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 health crisis is the housing market. However, ongoing protests and increasing political tension is changing the way that ...
Baltimore Sun Defends Landlords
Baltimore, Maryland has a very long history of unsatisfied renters. When the rest of the popular mainstream American media speaks about things like "ghettos" and "slums", Baltimore is usually their apex example of how things have fallen apart...
How Government Grants Provide Critical Assistance for Homelessness Crisis
The homelessness crisis in America has reached unprecedented levels, with over 580,000 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest data. While this complex issue requires compre...
Guide to Applying for Public Housing: Steps and Essential Information
Public housing provides affordable and safe rental homes for low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. If you think you might qualify and are interested in applying, here’s wha...