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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...

Housing Advice and Programs

This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...

How to Determine Which Housing Program Suits You

Housing programs are a great way to get access to affordable living and can help take the burden off of your wallet in a big way. But where do you even begin when it comes to figuring out which program is right for you? Fea...

Streamlining Housing Vouchers: A Necessary Reform

The challenge of securing affordable housing is well-known, and housing choice vouchers aim to alleviate this by assisting lower-income families with housing costs.  However, it's disheartening to learn that thes...

How Selected Households Can Save on Utility Bills

California has a program called the California Climate Credit that helps residents save money on their utility bills. This credit is given as a discount directly on your electricity or natural gas bill with no extra paperwor...

8 Simple Tips to Get the Lowest Mortgage Rates Right Now

Mortgage rates dropped a bit before the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting, but haven’t really dropped much since. Experts say rates probably won’t go down much more before the end of 2025, even if the...

HUD Allocates More Than $3.5 Billion to Support Homeless Individuals

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unveiled plans today to distribute over $3.5 billion in competitive grants nationwide. These funds are earmarked for organizations that provide se...

HUD Announces Over $37 Million in Support for New Yorkers During Apartment Repairs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has exciting news for New York City residents. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is getting more than $37 million to help ...

Preparing Your House for the Spring Season: What You Need to Do

It already feels like spring is in the air in many areas of the country. Even if you have a few more weeks of winter left in your neck of the woods, now is the time to start thinking about how you can prepa...