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States Seek Balance as Property Tax Relief for Seniors Gains Momentum Amid Rising Housing Costs

The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...

Helping Families Keep a Roof Over Their Heads: Rental Assistance Programs Provide a Lifeline

Across the country, many families are struggling to keep up with rent payments and avoid eviction or foreclosure. The economic impacts of the pandemic have made it especially diffic...

Airbnb Offers Free Housing to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...

The Intersection of Health and Housing: Medicaid's Innovative Approach to Combat Homelessness

For over a decade, researchers and advocates have emphasized the intrinsic link between housing and healthcare. This fall marks a crucial turning point as federal Medicaid fun...

How Do You know that you're Ready for Home Ownership? Read Through to Find Out

People have different experiences when buying a house for the first time. For example, some feel excited that they have achieved one of their biggest dreams. However, those who apply for a mortgag...

First Time Home Buyers Can Find Great Mortgage Assistance Grants

Buying a home for the first time can be intimidating. Many first time home buyers are in need of help. They don't know where to begin. Fortunately, there are many sources of help to provide assistance for many p...

Making Dreams a Reality: First-Time Home Buyer Programs to Help You Achieve Home Ownership

  For many first-time home buyers, the journey towards their dream home can seem daunting and out of reach due to high home prices and interest rates. However, there is goo...

How To Avoid A Grant Scam

Foremost, you should never pay for a grant service. Applying for a federal grant is free. Many sites will offer a grant writing service or promise that you have a better chance to be approved for a grant if you put down your credit card. This is a...

California Renters Await Federal Cash Injection Amid Housing Crisis

Amidst the sprawling skyscrapers and picturesque landscapes of California, lies a harrowing reality: a housing crisis that continues to deepen, leaving thousands of residents teetering on the brink of homel...