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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...
Homeowners Might Save A Lot on Taxes Thanks to a New Law
There's a bit of positive news for people who own their homes: thanks to a new law, they could start saving a lot more on their taxes. This change is a part of a big new bill that has made some adjustments to gove...
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...
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 ...
College Students Are Rapidly Losing Housing Options: What to Do
Amid COVID-19 concerns, many universities have declared that they'll be closed for the foreseeable future. Initially, this was seen as an overblown reaction. However, as the death toll worldwide continues to ris...
HUD's $10 Million Empowerment Grants for Struggling Communities
In a significant move toward equality in housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a substantial $10 million grant program aimed at bolstering housing counseling agencies...
Opening the Door to Your Dream Home: A Guide on Housing Programs & Advice
Navigating the labyrinth of housing programs, seeking professional advice, and making well-informed decisions are crucial steps to becoming a homeowner. It is ultimately up to each indi...
Renovations and New Programs: Expanding Affordable Housing in Chesapeake
The Chesapeake Housing Authority recently announced plans to improve and expand affordable housing options across the city. Proposed upgrades to existing communities and new programs aim to better serv...
Is Your Housing Situation Affected by COVID-19? Here Are Some Options
The Coronavirus pandemic is officially recognized in every state as well as the federal government. On March 27, 2020, the most comprehensive public aid package in American history was signed into law by P...