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Helpful reads to guide you through finding and benefiting from
rental assistance and other housing programs
A Guide to Owning a Home through the Rent-to-Own Strategy
If you plan to own a home soon, the best thing would be to save money to ensure you have enough. However, it might be challenging to fulfill your saving goal if faced with numerous financial responsibilities. In that c...
A First-time Renters Guide to Finding the Right Space to Rent
Most first-time renters face different challenges when looking for a house to rent. Many need help understanding where to start, the process to follow, and the mistakes to avoid. However, having the correct infor...
Changes to Fair Market Rents for 2025: Impacts on Affordable Housing Programs
On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD for short, announced the new rent prices that will be considered fair for the fiscal year 2025. This change will ...
What You Need to Know about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Plan
When planning to buy a house, it is essential to spend enough time evaluating the different home ownership options and settle on one that suits your needs best. If you don't have enough down payme...
Unlock Your Dream Home Today: Rent-to-Own Programs and Rental Assistance
Renting a home or apartment is a common choice for many individuals and families. It provides flexibility, allowing you to find a place that meets your needs without the long-term commitment of ...
5 Quick Tips to Find Tenants for Your Property
Avoid feeling anxious if you can’t get tenants for your apartment or house because you can solve the problem. You might face challenges for several reasons, but you can do several things to improve your rental property ...
How To Identify and Avoid Rental Scams
As rental costs rise and affordable housing becomes more scarce, scammers are taking advantage of the situation with innovative rental scams. These scams come in various guises, but they are all designed to separate renters from their ...
Landmark Legislation Protects Tenants Using Housing Assistance
In Michigan, a new rule has been established that changes the way landlords can select their tenants. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a group of bills that make it illegal for landlords who ow...
The Rental Market is Dying a Slow Death
For those political people out there who thought former President Donald J. Trump was so polarizing that he had to be ousted from office, they seem to be awfully quite about current President Joe Biden whose vitriolic rhetoric aimed t...