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Public housing provides safe and affordable rental homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. If you need help finding affordable housing, here’s how you can apply for public housing:   Step 1: Conta...

When you're buying a home, down payment assistance (DPA) can give you a financial boost. It helps with your down payment and sometimes even with closing costs.  Think of it as a helpful nudge towards owning ...

Property taxes in New York can be expensive, especially for families and seniors. To help reduce these costs, New York State offers a program called STAR (School Tax Relief). This program gives money b...

(HomeHelpersAlliance) – It’s no secret that energy costs have skyrocketed this year. In fact, the head of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association predicts another 10% increase in 2023, even...

Staying Digitally Connected with ACP In today's digital age, being connected is not just a luxury, it's a necessity. However, the cost can be a barrier for many. The Affordab...

Buying your first home can be challenging, and choosing the right mortgage lender can make a big difference. Here’s a simple guide to some of the top mortgage lenders for first-time buyers and wha...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers special housing grants to help veterans with service-related disabilities. These grants are designed to help veterans buy, build, or make changes to a ho...

The Trump administration has suggested a big change to U.S. housing policy: allowing 50-year mortgages to help people afford homes. Usually, mortgages in the U.S. last for 30 years, but with a 50-year mortgage, the loan ...

Mortgage rates have recently dropped with hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut, but they have stayed about the same since then. Experts say rates probably won’t go down much more until at least the end of 2025. So, h...