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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...

Can you buy a house with low income? Yes, you can! There isn’t a strict minimum income needed to buy a house, but lenders do look at your financial situation: your credit score, your debts compared to your income, and how ...

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...

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...

Across the United States, homes for sale are taking longer to find buyers compared to last year. High prices and rising mortgage rates have made many potential buyers hesitant, resulting in slow...

If you were to go purchase a house in today's housing market, you would likely have to come up with a minimum of $40,000 in cash for a down payment; and that's if the house is on the low end of the price spectrum. There are some...

Perceptive homebuyers know that a well-planned budget is critical to success in the real estate market. Whether you're looking to buy your first home or upgrade to a larger one, start planning and budgetin...

Saving for a down payment can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. It's no secret that this initial payment can be a significant barrier to homeownership, and with the current state of th...

The journey to homeownership can feel like an uphill battle, especially when gathering enough funds for a down payment. There are many government programs designed to alleviate this burden. If you&#...