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Maintaining a home is vital for its longevity and your comfort, but it doesn't have to break the bank. By implementing smart cost-cutting strategies, you can s...

  Disasters can strike at any moment, catching us off guard and unprepared. But with a little bit of forward thinking and preparation, you can transform your home into a safe haven during emergencies. From hurri...

As house prices have gone up, so have property taxes, which has made it harder for everyone to afford housing. This issue affects seniors the most because many live on a fixed income. To help out, a number of U.S. sta...

It could be a head fake but I am starting to think we are about to witness a pretty large move across financial markets, in general. We were in kind of a range trade or maybe even worse as it looked like markets were headed fo...

Owning a home might soon be more achievable for many Americans. There's exciting news about a proposed $15,000 tax credit that aims to help first-time home buyers.  Although this tax cred...

In middle of the Great Depression, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was started to assist low-income families in finding affordable options for housing. Since then, HUD has expanded its assistance to inclu...

If you’re hoping to buy a home, you might be wondering whether prices are finally coming down. In some parts of the U.S., the answer is yes—housing prices have started to decrease.   Ar...

As of June 2025, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease, bringing the 30-year fixed rate down to 6.85%. This is a positive sign for individuals looking to buy homes in a period marked by economic uncertai...

FHA loans are incredibly popular with home buyers because they provide you with a low interest rate, low down payment requirement financing option. However, if you choose to apply for a loan with more than 80 percent loan-to-v...