Articles

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jun 24, 2025

In an effort to encourage people to move to and settle in Alaska, the state has announced a $1,702 stimulus payment for eligible residents. This annual payout, part of the Permanent Fund Dividend (P...

• Author: Noah Koch
• Posted: Jun 18, 2025

In a significant turn of events for the American housing market, data from April 2025 reveals that down payments made by homebuyers have dipped slightly for the first time in nearly two years. This news comes from ...

• Author: Margaret Hills
• Posted: Jun 09, 2025

In June 2025, there has been a small piece of good news for people wanting to buy a home for the first time and for existing homeowners looking to refinance. Mortg...

• 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 ...