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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...

Good News: Fewer Veterans Without Homes Than Ever Before

In recent news, the United States has seen the lowest number of homeless veterans recorded, thanks to efforts from the Biden-Harris administration.  This significant achievement was announced today by the US I...

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...

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...

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....

The Apartment Needed to Be Fumigated

For a year, we had heard rumors about the apartment on the 3rd floor. The downstairs tenant whispered about the reclusive tenant.  He paid his rent on time and seemingly left anyone else alone.  I had always dismissed the gossip ...

Home Buying Budget: Key Factors to Consider

When you're thinking about buying a house, figuring out how much you can spend is a crucial first step. There are several things that shape your budget, such as:   The size of the loan you can get and the interest ra...

Plans to Make Affordable Homes Energy-Efficient Put on Hold by Federal Agency

Earlier in the year, two apartment buildings in Chicago, home mostly to elderly people with lower incomes, were about to get a significant makeover to save energy.  The idea was to use a m...

Building New Homes in the US Now Costs $11,000 More Due to Trump's Tariffs

Homebuilders in the United States are warning that due to President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs on goods from other countries, the cost to build a new home has risen by roughly $11,000....


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