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New York's Homeowner Relief: What You Need to Know About the 2025 Star Stimulus Checks
If you own a home in New York, you might be eligible for financial relief on your property taxes through the Star program. The state has started sending out stimulus checks this week a...
New Program Launched to Help People Find Stable Homes
Montana has been dealing with a growing housing crisis, with homelessness increasing by 38 percent over the last 15 years. This has made it harder for many to find stable, safe places to live. The lack of a home can l...
The Rise of Co-Buying: Gen Z's Innovative Path to Homeownership
As of June 2025, a significant shift in how young people own homes is emerging. Generation Z, also known as Zoomers, are not just daydreaming about homeownership; they are actively pursuing it through co-buying...
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.85%: A Glimmer of Hope for Homebuyers
As of June 2025, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease, bringing the 30-year fixed rate down to 6.85%. This is a positive sign for individuals looking to buy homes in a period marked by economic uncertai...
How Some States Help Older People with Property Taxes
As house prices have gone up, so have property taxes, which has made it harder for everyone to afford housing. This issue affects seniors the most because many live on a fixed income. To help out, a number of U.S. sta...
How Housing Costs Are Influencing Where People Choose to Work
These days, where you decide to work is becoming a lot more about where you can afford to live. The perks a job offers for housing, like help with paying rent or buying a home, are starting to make a big diffe...
$1,000 Stimulus Payment: Who Qualifies for Pennsylvania’s Rent Rebate Program?
Pennsylvania has a program designed to help ease housing costs for eligible residents. This program, known as the property or rent tax rebate, offers financial aid of up to $1,000 for qualifyin...
White House Suggests Ending Section 8 Housing Assistance
The White House recently proposed major changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including getting rid of Section 8 housing vouchers and cutting rental assistance by about 40%. Section...
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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