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Facts about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Strategy
Most home ownership strategies require you to have a mortgage plan or cash to accomplish your dreams. However, if you don't have any of the two, consider using the rent-to-own strategy. The property owner wil...
6 Things You Must Do Before Renting a House
While finding the right house to rent may be challenging, renting has advantages. For example, when renting a home, you'll not need to worry about improving it or paying taxes. Additionally, you will have the option to look for ano...
Senator Cantwell Takes Action to Boost Low-Income Housing with Federal Tax Credit Expansion
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state is leading the charge when it comes to tackling the shortage of affordable housing in the country. By pushing for the expansion o...
Affordable Housing: Why We Need Radical Solutions
The affordable housing crisis demands bold action. Incremental policies and programs have failed to make a dent in the growing shortage of affordable homes for families in need. As housing costs skyrocket and incomes...
Airbnb.org Provides Free Housing for Wildfire Victims in Los Angeles
Airbnb.org is stepping up to help those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles by offering them a place to stay for free. These free stays are made possible by donations from Airbnb.org, ...
Top U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Dropping
After several years of high rent prices, renters in most parts of the United States are finally seeing some relief. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that in five major cities, average rent prices have dropped more than 5% in the past...
Mainstream Media Gloats About Landlords Raising Rental Rates
There is currently a housing crisis going on in America, and a lot of economic experts believe that it's going to ultimately rival the housing collapse of 2008. The issue here is that there's a housing...
Learn About the Different Rental Assistance Programs
Renting can seem like such a stressful process. From finding the right place to live to ensuring you get the best deal possible, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are rental assistance programs that ...
Federal Funds Allocated to Combat Youth Homelessness Among Former Foster Care Individuals
In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...