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Renting a place to live can be very expensive, especially for people who don't earn a lot of money. Luckily, there's help available from the government called "Federal Rental Assistance."  This program helps...

Wealthfront, best known for its robo-advisor investing tools, is starting a mortgage program for some of its customers. The company says it aims to offer home loans with lower costs and competitive rates by using software to simplify ...

Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs, but there are always some programs that slip under the radar. Our goal is to bring some lesser-known programs and deals to light so you c...

The White House has proposed eliminating Section 8 housing vouchers as part of a plan to make big changes to rental assistance programs. These vouchers currently help low-income families pay for housing, bu...

Owning property comes with numerous responsibilities. Depending on your state and the property you own, you have to pay a holding cost, insurance, mortgage, and other applicable fees associated wi...

It was quite the ride for the U.S. housing market in 2021. According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, home prices rose almost 20% on average through the third quarter of the year compared to 2020....

Buying a home can feel out of reach for many people, especially because of the upfront cost of the down payment. However, you don’t always need 20% down—sometimes much less is required, and there are programs ...

Providing 20 percent of the value of a home is what lenders want you to do, but it's not always affordable for every buyer. The 20 percent down payment is one many people forget about when they're buying ...

Looking for a house is one of the most challenging tasks. If you want to settle for the best, you have to be prepared to spend much time online comparing apartments in different neighborhood...