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Maximizing Your Budget with House Maintenance Cost-Cutting: Practical Tips to Keep Your Home in Top Shape

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...

Major retailers are lowering prices (finally)

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...

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.85%: A Glimmer of Hope for Homebuyers

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...

Tucson's Old Motel Transforms into Affordable Homes

In Tucson, Arizona, something exciting is happening. The city is getting ready to start on a great project called Amazon Flats. This project will change the old Amazon Motel into 30 homes that people with less money can...

White House Suggests Ending Section 8 Housing Assistance

The White House recently proposed major changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including getting rid of Section 8 housing vouchers and cutting rental assistance by about 40%. Section...

Recent Housing Trends and Programs

Finding suitable housing can be challenging, with rising costs and limited options. But don't worry – help is available. Housing advice and programs are crucial in guiding you toward affordable and sustainable housing solutions...

How to Cut Costs on House Maintenance and Give Your Budget a Boost

There is no denying that owning a home is not a cheap endeavor. Once you have purchased the property, you are on the hook for keeping it well maintained. This is why it is important to work in the cost o...

Where Can I Get Help Paying My Water Bill?

Having clean water at home is important for drinking, cooking, and keeping clean. But for many older adults with limited income, paying for water and sewer bills can be difficult—about 20% of U.S. households are behind on the...

10 U.S. Cities Where Rent Is Finally Dropping

Rent prices are starting to go down in many parts of the United States, giving renters some relief after several years of rising costs. These changes follow a period from 2019 to 2022 when rents went up quickly. According to ...


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