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Earlier in the year, two apartment buildings in Chicago, home mostly to elderly people with lower incomes, were about to get a significant makeover to save energy.  The idea was to use a m...

Owning a home brings with it many responsibilities and choices, especially when it comes to significant investments, which can either greatly enhance or disappoint. Recently, individuals from our Community ...

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has alerted that 60,000 Americans who are escaping homelessness or domestic violence may lose their rental help by next year’s end if Congres...

Buying your first home is a big step, and figuring out how to pay for it can be stressful. But there are special loans designed to make it easier for first-timers.  These loans often require less money up f...

The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a proposed bill aiming to help first-time homebuyers with a grant of up to $25,000.  This money could help cover important costs like a down payment, clos...

When you retire, you will no longer have an income from employment. Your retirement benefits will be your only source of income.  It is crucial to understand how your benefits are calculated and what facto...

The Housing Authority in Los Angeles is not taking new applications for its Section 8 housing voucher program for now. This decision affects around 3,300 families who were hoping to g...

Many people in the United States who don’t own homes are losing hope that they’ll ever be able to afford one. A survey from Northwestern Mutual, a life insurance company, found that over hal...

Clinical trials are essential for developing and improving new drugs, treatments, and medical devices.  They also require willing participants to help researchers assess safety and efficacy. Beyond contributing to me...