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Will the Housing Shortage Clear Up in 2022?
The United States of America is not only dealing with a basic housing shortage but rather an unprecedented turn in the market that has seen the supply miss the demand by over three million individual homes. This is causing prices ...
Housing Costs are Changing the Way People Choose Jobs
The high cost of housing is becoming a major factor in how people make career decisions. It’s not just about choosing where to live anymore—it’s also about deciding whether to switch jobs, work in-offic...
Down Payment Assistance Available in September 2025
In the US, down payment assistance (DPA) programs offered by states and counties provide critical support to homebuyers, especially first-time buyers and moderate-income families. Here’s an overview focusing on ke...
Modular Home Loans: What to Know About Financing a Modular Home
With home prices in the U.S. still high, many people feel like owning a house is out of reach. One way to make homeownership more possible is to consider different types of homes, like modular homes, especially...
HUD Takes Major Steps to Make Homes More Affordable and Safer
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the biggest update to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards in over 30 years, introducing 90 new or revised standards.&nbs...
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...
New Study on Housing Voucher Success Rates
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the biggest federal program helping families pay rent, helping around 2.3 million households every year. Unlike some other programs, those who receive these vouchers have to find their ho...
How to Buy a House with Low Income in 2025
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 ...
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...