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As of August 2025, several states have open or active LIHEAP Summer Cooling Programs to assist low-income households with cooling costs during the hottest months.  These progra...

  The scarcity of affordable housing is one of the most pressing issues facing Americans today. Rent and home prices have skyrocketed nationwide while wages stagnate, leaving many struggling to keep a roo...

A coalition of private companies and charitable organizations has launched a $20 million loan fund aimed at building more affordable apartments in Jacksonville, Florida. Named the Jacksonvil...

Five cities across the country are willing to pay you to move there. Due to population aging and declining birthrates, these places are taking bold steps to bring in new residents. They hope to boost local b...

Why This Matters When summer temperatures go up, so do your cooling bills. This can be hard on families who are already struggling to make ends meet. The good news is there's a program that can help. ...

When you're buying a home, down payment assistance (DPA) can give you a financial boost. It helps with your down payment and sometimes even with closing costs.  Think of it as a helpful nudge towards owning ...

If you have been keeping an eye on the housing market, you might want to brace yourself. Mortgage rates have taken a sharp upward turn, surging to their highest levels in over two years. Accordi...

(HomeHelpersAlliance) – It’s no secret that energy costs have skyrocketed this year. In fact, the head of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association predicts another 10% increase in 2023, even...

According to a recent Realtor.com analysis, sellers across the nation are adjusting asking prices as housing market activity continues to moderate heading into autumn. Nationally, the median listing price per squa...