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Quick Guide to the Best First-Time Home Buyer Loans in 2025
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but can also seem daunting when it comes to financing it. Fortunately, there are several loan programs designed to help first-time buyers make their home ownership dr...
A Community in Crisis: Addressing Housing and Workforce Issues in Santa Barbara County
The sky-high cost of housing in Santa Barbara County is pushing many long-time residents to their breaking point. With the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment hovering around $2,0...
A Helping Handout: Linn County's Rental Assistance Program Provides Temporary Relief but No Long-Term Solutions
Linn County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to temporarily bandage a gaping wound. While the program offers short-term aid for renters facing ...
Why Is Housing in Large Cities Shooting a Hole in the Economy?
If you ask anyone who lives in a big city what their largest expense is, chances are you'll hear the same answer: "rent". It's undeniable that large cities, especially those experiencing gentri...
For the first-time homebuyer: 10 financial mistakes to avoid
Buying your first home comes with many big decisions and can be as scary as it is exciting. It's easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of home shopping and make financial mistakes that could leave you with buyer...
Bridging the Gap: Whitefish Rental Assistance Program Gets Mixed Reviews
The town of Whitefish, Montana recently announced a new rental assistance program to help lower-income residents struggling with the city's high housing costs. However, the program has received mix...
Reno Housing Authority Expands Access to Affordable Homes: Applications Open Until April 25th
Today, the group in charge of helping people find affordable homes in Reno has good news. They're letting more people sign up for a chance to get an affordable house o...
New Hampshire Property Managers and Landlord Charged with Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has accused Greenview Associates L.P., Palmer Asset Management, LLC, and their landlord John Martin, from Manchester, New Hampshire, of breaki...
Government Aid is Not Enough: Why Housing Costs Must Be Addressed at Their Root
Government housing assistance programs provide critical support for millions struggling with unaffordable housing costs. However, demand for aid continues to far outstrip available resources....
