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Is the Coronavirus Crashing the American Housing Market? Yes, but No.
It's no secret that COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the economy. Any economist can tell you that we're in unprecedented times. The closest time in history to this was approximately 100 years ago with the so-...
Housing Authority Raises Rent During Pandemic
One will hear a lot of messages pour out during a time of crisis like we're currently in. By and large, those messages will be of hope and togetherness. They're often messages about everyone coming together and sharing...
Mini Housing Boom in July Stands as Hopeful Indicator
Life in America has been more than a little stressful in 2020. Even if one were to magically take away all of the protests and riots that erupted over systemic injustice in American policing, and even if one happened t...
Is Your House Up to Code? The Results of an Inspection May Surprise You
Most cities and municipalities in the US have established certain building codes that also apply to private homes. While most homeowners simply assume that their home is up to code, this is not necessar...
Housing Insecurity Hits African Americans Hard During Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened an already precarious housing situation for many families across the United States. For many African Americans, their housing status was already in dire straits. The pandemic caused...
Buying a home is a good investment that will save you a fortune in the future. However, you have to be ready to break the bank to get a spacious home ...
Why go through all these troubles if you can easily find a rental home for your family? The troubles are worth your mone...
Constructing a new house is very expensive. Therefore, you have to plan before you start your project to ensure that your construction does not stop h...
If you want to make informed decisions before and during your house construction process, there are several factors you ...
Mass Governor Has Big Plans for Federal Money
The governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, is a Republican, but the entire legislative body working with him are Democrats. That in itself means that there's about a dozen news stories flying out of the state every single day...
Pod Living Gets a Remodel for the Housing Shortage
The city of Seattle is currently experiencing a boom in two areas: An influx of new residents paying upwards of 50% above market value for the few homes available, and homeless people. It's a crazy dichotomy to see, especia...