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Automatic Savings on Utility Bills for Selected U.S. Citizens
California gives many residents and small businesses an automatic discount on their utility bills called the California Climate Credit. It’s funded by the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, where major...
Why Are People Buying Their First Home Later in Life?
Owning a home is a big part of what many Americans aim for. However, recent studies show that achieving this dream is happening much later than it used to. The average age of someone buying their first home has hit almos...
6 Things You Should Do Before Renting a House
Renting a house is a significant step that needs enough preparation. Even though you may have saved enough money, you must know how to choose the right house to avoid regretting later. For example, you'll need to research ...
Rent-to-Own Advice
The U.S. housing market has declined since last year. A primary reason is that home prices continue to outpace inflation. That means that even as housing prices decline, potential buyers find buying a home too expensive. Many people have chosen to re...
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...
Biden's Tax Credit Plan: A Promising Solution for Housing Affordability
President Joe Biden's State of the Union address included a significant proposal aimed at combating the affordability crisis plaguing the housing market. Biden's plan entails an annual tax ...
Rising Costs of Homeownership vs. Renting
Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs. People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...
The Current Challenges of Homebuying and How Nine Families Overcame Them
Buying a home is a big part of the American Dream for many people, but right now, it's getting harder to make that dream come true. The Washington Post shared stories of people who managed to buy hom...
The Rise of Co-Buying: How Gen Z is Redefining Homeownership
Homeownership is a dream for many, but Gen Z is introducing a new way to make it happen—co-buying. This strategy involves two or more people, such as close friends, family members, or unmarried partners, tea...
