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Cities Where Homes Sell Fastest and Slowest
Across the United States, selling a home is taking a bit longer than it used to. High prices and high mortgage rates are making buyers hesitate a bit more. Last month, homes for sale stayed on the market for an average of 53 da...
New STAR Program: How Families and Seniors Can Save on Property Taxes
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...
Investment Strategies are Still Vitally Important During Your Retirement
After retirement, many people rely on a pension, Social Security benefits, and Medicare to meet their financial and medical needs. However, these sources are often not enough to cover monthly expenses,...
Is Your Retired Relative Struggling to Make Ends Meet? Here's How to Get Help
Once retirement hits a person, it’s often common to feel overwhelmed with financial responsibilities. If one didn’t consider their retirement enough while they were working, a retiree ...
Navigating the Current Housing Landscape: Exploring Trends and Programs for Informed Homebuying
The housing market is constantly evolving, with new trends and government programs emerging to support potential buyers in making informed decisions. Whether you're a firs...
Rural Communities Transform by Rapid Growth and Housing Demand
Life in Celina, Texas was slow-paced and community-focused, with farmers meeting for coffee and neighbors gathering at church. However, Celina, like many rural towns across America, is changing fast. On...
Why Owning a Home Feels Like a Dream Out of Reach for Younger Americans
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...
Big Savings on the Horizon for Homeowners Thanks to New Tax Bill
Homeownership just got a financial boost thanks to newly passed legislation, freshly signed into law by President Donald Trump. Amidst the changes to Medicaid and SNAP that have sparked debate, this bill ha...
VA Housing Grants for Disabled Veterans: How to Apply and What to Know
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...
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