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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 ...

Improving Affordable Housing: Investing in Chesapeake's Future

Affordable housing is critical for the future of Chesapeake. By supporting lower-income families and seniors, the city is investing in its own growth and prosperity. Recent plans by the Chesapeake Housing Author...

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...

Anticipation Builds Among 200,000 New Yorkers for Section 8 Voucher Outcomes

New York City has taken a significant stride towards meeting the demand for affordable housing by selecting approximately 200,000 applicants for the highly sought-after Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...

15 Cities Where It's Still Affordable to Rent

Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...

Life-Changing Bill Aims to Stop Evictions Over Unpaid Rent in California

In California right now, if you can't pay your rent on time, your landlord can ask you to leave your home, even if you've found a way to settle your unpaid rent. But there's a new plan bein...

Urgent Call for Congress to Save Housing Assistance for 60,000 People at Risk of Eviction

In the United States, a crucial rental aid program that has been a lifeline for about 60,000 people could run out of funds by the end of next year. This program has been particularly i...

6 Things You Should Know When Renting an Apartment for the First Time

Renting a house for the first time can be super exciting. You’ll be free to set your house’s rules and choose what to use for décor. However, selecting the perfect unit for your needs m...