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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...

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, ...

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 ...

Tips and Tricks for Lowering Your Rental Costs and Expenses

Living in rental accommodations can be an expensive endeavor. From rent, security deposits, and maintenance fees to utility bills and more, the costs of renting can quickly spiral out of control if proper budgeti...

Bridging the Affordability Gap: A New Rental Assistance Program for Whitefish

The scenic town of Whitefish, Montana is known for its natural beauty and vibrant community. However, like many popular mountain towns, Whitefish faces challenges with housing affordability for...

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. ...

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...

Affordable Housing Gets a Tech Upgrade

Technology has become a big part of our lives, and now it's helping manage affordable housing too. The shift to using more tech in housing really took off during the pandemic. Allen Feliz from MRI Software explains that affordab...

7 Things You Must Do Before Renting Any House

Renting a house comes with numerous benefits. For example, you will not worry about the home’s renovations because that is the owner’s responsibility. Additionally, you will not be responsible for remitting propert...