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Understanding Your Home Buying Budget and Loan Options
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...
DIY Guide to Purchasing Without a Realtor
A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors found that most people buy their homes through an agent. However, changes in August 2024 mean that buyers might have to pay the agent's fees themselves. Sometimes, buyers c...
California's Eviction Crisis: Proposed Legislation Aims to Protect Tenants from Nonpayment Evictions
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...
New Federal Policies Broaden Housing Assistance for U.S. Veterans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently implemented several significant policy enhancements to bolster housing support for America's veterans. These updated policies are...
New Neighborhood Homes Investment Act Aims to Boost Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act is a new proposal that could make it easier and cheaper for people to buy homes. It's especially focused on areas where house prices are low ...
Why Young Americans Feel They Can't Afford Homes
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...
Michigan Helps First-Time Homebuyers with $25,000 Support Program
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 ...
Wyoming's Housing Aid Expansion Still Falls Short
Wyoming recently increased funding for housing assistance programs to help struggling families. However, housing advocates say the additional $8 million in aid still won't meet the scale of need across the state.&nb...
Vice President Kamala Harris Launches an Ambitious Aid Package for First-Time Buyers
In a recent address in Raleigh, North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris has introduced a groundbreaking initiative targeted at bolstering first-time homebuyers. The freshly un...
