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If you think that owning a home is not possible right now, it’s time to look into the possibilities offered by a rent to own arrangement. By understanding how the process works and what type of commitment you are taking on, it’s...

“Rent-to-own” is a popular, intriguing term but few people actually understand what it entails. These agreements, between an owner and a renter, are set up so that the renter is eligible to rent the property until it is e...

In middle of the Great Depression, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was started to assist low-income families in finding affordable options for housing. Since then, HUD has expanded its assistance to inclu...

However, most home renovations require a substantial amount of money. Therefore, if you're hard-pressed for cash, you might keep postponing home repairs hoping to save the money you need to handle the re...

No one needs reminding that 2020 was a year full of shut-downs, lock-downs and more business closures than anyone can count. Even for people who kept their jobs as an essential worker, the rest of the economy was closed down and pretty...

FHA loans are incredibly popular with home buyers because they provide you with a low interest rate, low down payment requirement financing option. However, if you choose to apply for a loan with more than 80 percent loan-to-v...

It is no surprise to learn that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has greatly influenced some of the hottest design trends of the last 18 months. You can look to the pandemic to continue to influen...