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Finding Homes for Veterans: Understanding HUD-VASH and Long-Term Support
For many veterans who are adjusting to civilian life, finding safe and stable housing is very important. Thanks to programs like HUD-VASH, the number of homeless veterans has dropped to record lows....
Squatters Rights – New York Couple Facing a Nightmare
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a New York City couple's long-awaited retirement plans have been sidelined by a stressful ordeal as they battle with a squatter who has taken over their dream home. As origina...
Documents You Need When Buying a House
Buying a house requires a lot of paperwork. Whether you're getting a mortgage or not, there are several documents you'll need throughout the home buying process. Being prepared with the right documents can make the process fast...
Safety First: How to Make Your Home Emergency-Proof
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...
Streamlining Affordable Housing Applications: Pittsburgh's Innovative AI Program
Pittsburgh is starting a new program to make it quicker and easier for people to apply for affordable housing, using artificial intelligence (AI). The local Housing Authority is facing a cha...
The Scene From Wrigley and Rates Aren't Going Higher
The scene at Wrigley Field earlier this late afternoon. If you squint, you'll see a young boy grabbing a (Brewers) autograph in the front row. "You can't beat fun at the old ball park," my Dad used to love...
Lightning Safety - Know the Myths and the Facts to Protect Your House and Family
Take a quick guess about how many thunderstorms are active at any given moment on Earth.... It's a big number. At any given time about 1,800 thunderstorms are raging, e...
Is a New $15,000 Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers on the Way in 2025?
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...
When Will Housing Prices Drop? In Some U.S. Cities, They Already Have
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...
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