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A Guide to NYCHA's Housing Choice Voucher 2024 Waitlist: Your Gateway to Affordable Housing

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has announced the reopening of the waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, commonly referred to as Section 8. This essentia...

Zero-Down Payment Mortgages Make a Comeback as Housing Costs Soar

In a bold move to make homeownership more accessible amid rising housing costs, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), led by billionaire Mat Ishiba, is introducing a pioneering zero-down payment mortgage program.&...

Affordable Housing Strategies for Elderly Individuals

For adults over 55, housing represents a substantial part of their spending, as evidenced by the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Before the pandemic, nearly ten million seniors faced challenges in affording their housing.&n...

Transformation in Rural America: The Impact of Rapid Growth on Communities and Agriculture

In parts of rural America, like Celina, Texas, there used to be a different way of life. The community was tight-knit, with farmers, teenagers, and neighbors creating a small-town fee...

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...

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...