Articles

• 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...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Many people in America who don't own a home feel really down about their chances to buy one. A big survey by Northwestern Mutual found that over half of these folks (53%) believe they'll never be able to afford a home...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Mar 19, 2025

In California, a couple struggling with health issues faced eviction from their subsidized home despite having the funds to settle their unpaid rent.  Currently, sta...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Mar 11, 2025

In the exciting world of buying your first home in New Mexico, there's some good news! Home prices have slightly decreased - by about 0.5% from last year, making it a bit easier for first-time buyers.  However, with...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Mar 05, 2025

In today's housing market, buying a home has become more expensive, not just because home prices are going up but also because the amount of money you need for a down payment has increased. The latest informat...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Before you consider buying a home, it's vital to figure out how much you can afford. This depends largely on three major factors:   The Mortgage: What type of mortgage you can get, the terms, and your inte...

• Author: Jennifer Kloss
• Posted: Feb 20, 2025

In Lansing, Michigan, a new program is offering a big helping hand to people buying their first home. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is giving up to $25,000 to help with the initial ...