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This Shocking Fact Might Be the Secret to Solving the Housing Crisis
Currently, thousands of Americans are struggling to find affordable housing. With real estate prices far outpacing inflation or wage growth, many people are being priced out of home ownership. Even renters ...
Advocating for Affordable Housing in Your Local Community
The challenge of securing safe and affordable housing continues to grow in communities worldwide, prompting individuals and organizations to seek innovative solutions and advocate for change. With the guidance of Hab...
Will the Housing Market Continue to Prop Up the US Economy?
While job growth and business spending have been slowing down, the housing market still provides a bright spot for the economy. In order to keep the economic expansion going, the United States will need housing growt...
Is Your Housing Situation Affected by COVID-19? Here Are Some Options
The Coronavirus pandemic is officially recognized in every state as well as the federal government. On March 27, 2020, the most comprehensive public aid package in American history was signed into law by P...
5 Ways Retirees Can Upgrade Their Homes Through Grants
Spending time at home becomes more common in retirement. This is a period when many retirees find their homes need changes to match their new lifestyle and possibly changing health needs. For those aged 65 and above,...
Tips to Avoid Getting Scammed While House Hunting
House hunting is exciting because it opens the possibility of finding the perfect home for yourself and your family. However, it is important to be aware that some unscrupulous people may be looking to take advantage of...
HUD and USDA Collaborates to Implements Updated Energy Efficiency Standards for New Homes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated to update the Minimum Energy Standards for newly constructed ...
Key Considerations When Buying a Foreclosed Property
Buying a foreclosed property can present an opportunity for savings, yet it's accompanied by certain risks that prospective buyers should keep in mind. Often, banks are keen on selling these properties at below-market...
A Tribute to 90 Years of Homeownership with the FHA
On the notable day of June 27, 2024, we observed the outstanding 90-year journey of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a pillar of American homeownership since its inception via the National Housing Act of 1934, a v...
