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What is the Government Doing to Help Victims of the California Wildfire?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up to assist those affected by the recent wildfires and straight-line winds in California, starting from January 7, 2025. ...
The Most Favorable States for New Home Purchases
The American population is aging. Every year, millions of Americas retire from their careers to enjoy their golden years. Over 40 million Americans are over the age of 65. By 2030, the final generation of the 3.8 million baby b...
Dealing with a "Frozen" Housing Market? Here Are Buying and Selling Tips
Right now, the housing market in the United States and many countries abroad is considered "frozen". In other words, government restrictions as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic has left many who were...
Pandemic Rebound Creates Bidding Wars in Housing
According to housing data in the US from the first weeks of May, 2020, over 41% of homes being sold actually faced a bidding war. These numbers were released by Redfin, and show a 9% increase from January, and a huge increa...
Looking for a Mortgage During the Retirement Years? Here's What to Know
Conventional wisdom says that you should aim to pay off your mortgage before your retirement years. Getting rid of this significant monthly payment will be a huge benefit when you need to scale down...
Oregon Helps Wildfire Victims With Emergency Housing Options
This year's wildfires in the western United States have been unprecedented. An area larger than the state of Delaware has already burned, and the fire season is not over yet. Thousands of families have been displac...
What You Need to Know Before Renting a House for the First Time
Renting a house for the first time might intimidate you, not knowing where to start. However, the following tips will help you know the right thing to do before settling on the right house: Do Enough...
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent While Buying a Home
During these challenging economic periods, most individuals are looking for ways to cut costs in all ways possible. Who wouldn't like to save a certain amount from the sales price when buying a home...
Make Finding Your Dream Home a Reality
You may have decided on the house to buy from a specific neighborhood and hope to complete the buying process without too many hassles. It is possible to buy a home without following the traditional procedure of completing specific trans...