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The Good Neighbor Next Door Program

The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...

The Most Budget-friendly Cities in the US to Buy a House

A recent study by WalletHub reveals that buying a house in the US has become hard for many. High mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes have made it extremely difficult, causing many to give up the search...

HUD Announces Support for Texas Communities in Wake of Hurricane Beryl

In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas during early July 2024, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has activated a series of federal disaster assi...

Massachusetts' HomeBASE Program: Opening Doors to Stable Housing for All

  In Massachusetts, there's a program that's making a real difference in the lives of homeless families. It's called HomeBASE, and it's all about finding stable housing for families...

​​​​​​​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...

Home Buying Programs for People with Disabilities

Buying a house can seem like a challenging task, especially for individuals living with disabilities. However, there are special home loans and grants to make the process easier and more affordable.   Can You Buy a Ho...

Overcoming the Challenges of Homeownership in Today's Market: Lessons from Real-Life Success Stories

Buying a home in today’s market has become difficult due to high housing prices and intense competition. As a result, many people are questioning whether the American Dr...

Need Affordable Housing in Houston? Waiting Lists Are Open for a Limited Time

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...

Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest and Slowest in the U.S.

Homes for sale across the United States are taking longer to sell compared to last year, primarily because high prices and rising mortgage rates have made it harder for buyers to act quickly. According to Realto...