Articles

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Jun 03, 2025

In the United States, property taxes have increased substantially in the last five years, which has made it harder for many homeowners to afford housing. This rise in taxes has especially affected older homeowners w...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: May 28, 2025

Buying a home in the United States has become a challenge for many people. Rising mortgage rates, limited inventory, and high competition have made homeownership feel out of reach for many families. Still, some cities ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: May 20, 2025

The high cost of housing is becoming a major factor in how people make career decisions. It’s not just about choosing where to live anymore—it’s also about deciding whether to switch jobs, work in-offic...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: May 13, 2025

A condemned house is a property that the local government has deemed unsafe for people to live in. This usually happens when a home no longer meets basic living standards, such as access to clean water, working electricity, or...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: May 06, 2025

The White House has proposed eliminating Section 8 housing vouchers as part of a plan to make big changes to rental assistance programs. These vouchers currently help low-income families pay for housing, bu...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Homebuilders in the United States have sounded the alarm that the cost to construct a new home has jumped by nearly $11,000 because of the global tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump....

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Apr 22, 2025

In California's expensive Bay Area, first-time homebuyers who are finding it hard to save for a down payment now have a chance to get some help. A new program offers up to $200,000 as a loan to assist with ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Apr 18, 2025

Multnomah County has reopened its list for people who need help paying their rent. This list is for low-income families and individuals and had not been open for two years. People can apply for only o...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Apr 09, 2025

Buying your first home is a big financial step, especially when you think about the down payment and closing costs. But there's good news! If you're looking to buy a home in Wyoming, there's help available that can ma...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Apr 03, 2025

If you're looking to buy your first home in Palm Beach County, there’s some great news for you! The county is offering up to $100,000 in assistance for first-time homebuyers to help cover various cost...