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Multnomah County Reopens Rental Assistance List for First Time in Two Years

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...

What is a Condemned House, and Can You Buy One?

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...

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape: The Evolving Challenge of Eviction Prevention in the U.S.

Evictions are a growing challenge in many parts of the United States, especially as cities navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, providing stabl...

10 U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Finally Dropping

Rent prices are starting to go down in much of the United States, which is giving a little relief to people facing high housing costs. This drop comes after rents increased a lot between 2019 and 2022. According to a recent r...

10 States Where You Can Save for a Down Payment the Fastest

Saving up for a down payment on a house can be a long process. In some states, it might take just under a decade, while in others, it could take much longer—sometimes decades. Many people find it discourag...

Do You Plan to Manage Your Property Yourself? Here's How to Do it like a Pro

Managing a rental property is very challenging, especially when solving conflicts between tenants. For example, if one tenant complains that their neighbor has been chanting religious passages at th...

Do You Plan to Move to a New House? Here's How to Have a Successful Process

Moving to a new house is one of the most challenging exercises. That is because there is a lot of work involved, and you must do everything right to avoid damaging your property when packing, unpacki...

New Mortgage Loans and HELOCs to Reach Unprecedented Levels in 2022

Housing analysts and economists predict that mortgage borrowing and home equity lines of credit will reach record levels in 2022. Fierce competition, price wars, low interest rates and soaring home prices wi...

Do You Plan to Purchase a High-End Home? Here's How to Have a Flawless Process

Luxury homes are costly. Therefore, you can't afford to make a mistake during the purchasing process because you can lose your hard-earned cash in the process. You must know how to identify...