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Renting a home is a common housing choice for millions of individuals and families across the United States. However, affording the rising rental housing costs can be a significant challenge for so...

Texas lawmakers have approved big changes to property tax rules, aiming to reduce costs for homeowners and businesses. These new measures will now head to Governor Greg Abbott for his approval and then to Texas...

Rents continue to rise in 2023. Although rental rate increases have recently slowed, rental price growth is still higher than before 2020. In July, rent prices grew by 0.31% from July 2022, slower than earlier in 2023 but still rising. ...

Navigating your relationship with your property owner can significantly enhance your renting experience. While not all interactions may be seamless, cultivating a positive relationship with your landlord can lead to a ...

In an effort to combat homelessness among Native American veterans, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant boost in funding of over $10 million. This money ...

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state is leading the charge when it comes to tackling the shortage of affordable housing in the country. By pushing for the expansion o...

The dream of home ownership remains a central part of the American ethos, yet the pathway to achieving it is becoming increasingly challenging. In today’s market, a typical household needs to ...

As the baby boomer generation heads into retirement, the number of older Americans is increasing. In 2020, about 55.8 million people, or one in six, were aged 65 or over. A report from the Urban Institute sheds light on ho...

In Pennsylvania, there's good news for people who need help paying for their homes. The state has a program that gives money back to certain residents to help with their housing costs. Here'...