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Beyond the Brink: The Affordable Housing Crisis and Its Toll on Central Pennsylvania's Families
The affordable housing crisis in Central Pennsylvania, exacerbated by the pandemic, is pushing families to the brink. With over half a million state residents behind on rent a...
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...
Analyzing Down Payment Barriers and Solutions in the American Real Estate Market
Achieving homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream, yet for many, it’s a goal that’s becoming increasingly difficult to attain. The key obstacle? The daunting down payme...
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 ...
New HUD Initiatives: Essential Support for Struggling Homeowners
Have you been having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? There's good news from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They've updated their plans to assist homeowners just ...
Is Now the Right Time to Take an FHA Loan?
When buying a house, there are different types of loans to choose from. One popular option is an FHA loan. These loans are backed by the government and can make it easier and more affordable for people to become homeowners. Almo...
New Jersey's Innovative Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis: Leveraging Transit Systems
New Jersey might have just found a groundbreaking solution to its affordable housing crisis, and it lies just outside its transit system. With approximately 74,000 acres of underuti...
Proposed $25,000 Grant for First-Time Home Buyers Remains Under Congressional Review
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a proposed law designed to assist first-time home buyers by providing up to $25,000 in financial aid. This grant aims to cover initial home-buying ex...
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...