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$10 Million Allocated to Help Homeless Veterans in Native American Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently declared the allocation of over $10 million in funds a significant step forward in addressing homelessness among Native America...

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 ...

Help for First-Time Homebuyers in New Mexico

In the exciting world of buying your first home in New Mexico, there's some good news! Home prices have slightly decreased - by about 0.5% from last year, making it a bit easier for first-time buyers.  However, with...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

8 Tips to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have recently gone down due to hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut rates. However, after a recent Fed meeting, rates have stayed about the same. Experts don’t expect a big drop in interest rates before the ...