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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...

Buying your first home can be challenging, and choosing the right mortgage lender can make a big difference. Here’s a simple guide to some of the top mortgage lenders for first-time buyers and wha...

Mortgage rates have recently dropped with hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut, but they have stayed about the same since then. Experts say rates probably won’t go down much more until at least the end of 2025. So, h...

Public housing provides safe and affordable rental homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. If you need help finding affordable housing, here’s how you can apply for public housing:   Step 1: Conta...

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...

When you’re looking to buy a home, there are several types of mortgages you can choose from. One of the most popular choices is the FHA loan, which is backed by the federal government. According to the Mortgage Bankers Associati...

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...

FHA loans make homeownership more accessible, especially for first-time buyers, by offering lower credit score requirements, smaller down payments, and flexible guidelines. If you are thinking about getting an FHA loan, here are some of ...

Recently, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since March, giving homeowners a chance to refinance their loans and save money. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.67% as of August 8, after repo...