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Mortgage Rate Hikes: Finding Hope and Support for Aspiring Homebuyers
Rising mortgage rates have posed challenges for aspiring homebuyers. The average rate for a 30-year loan inched past 7%, settling at 7.07%. Weekly average rates rose to 6.82%. These increases can...
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...
Unlocking Opportunities: A Comprehensive Guide to Rental Assistance Programs and Rent-to-Own Advice
Renting a home is a significant aspect of many individuals' lives, offering flexibility and the chance to establish a comfortable living space. However, financial chall...
Tackling Student Housing Insecurity Through Innovative Community Collaboration
A groundbreaking study highlights an innovative approach to tackling one of the most pressing challenges faced by learners today: housing insecurity. Spearheaded by Tacoma Community College in Wa...
Advocating for Affordable Housing: How to Make Impactful Change
In communities across the globe, the challenge of securing safe and affordable housing continues to grow, pressing individuals and organizations to seek innovative solutions and advocate for meaningful change. ...
How Changes at HUD Will Affect America's Seniors
As the baby boomer generation heads into retirement, the number of older Americans is increasing. In 2020, about 55.8 million people, or one in six, were aged 65 or over. A report from the Urban Institute sheds light on ho...
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...
What’s Happening with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two important companies that play a big role in making the process of buying a home in the United States stable and reliable. They help by buying home loans from banks and then selling the...
A Lifeline for the Vulnerable: Linn County's Rental Assistance Program
While the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted communities across Iowa, the most vulnerable members of society have been hit hardest. For those already struggling to afford basic ...