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How to Secure an Apartment Even with a Not-So-Great Past as a Tenant
Searching for a new apartment can already feel like a big task, but it gets even tougher if you've had some rental hiccups in the past. If your rental history isn't the brightest, you might worry abo...
Maximizing Your Rental Assistance Benefits: Tips and Tricks
Finding help is a significant first step toward getting in control of your rent payments. Ensuring you get the most out of the assistance you receive is equally important. Here are a few tips and tricks to ...
Current Analysis of the Challenges of Affording a Home in Expensive Markets
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 ...
What You Need to Know about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Plan
When planning to buy a house, it is essential to spend enough time evaluating the different home ownership options and settle on one that suits your needs best. If you don't have enough down payme...
The Urgent Need for Housing Solutions: How Universal Basic Income and Cash Transfers Can Make a Difference
As the housing crisis in the United States continues to escalate, more and more Americans are struggling to afford stable housing. Homelessness ...
HUD's $10 Million Grant Initiative: A Bridge to Homeownership for Underserved Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recently ignited a beacon of hope for underserved communities by announcing $10 million in grants, specially earmarked fo...
Housing Costs for Seniors: Resources and Solutions for Financial Relief
Housing is the most significant expense for adults over the age of 55, taking up a large portion of their budgets, as seen in the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Before the pandemic, close to 10 m...
Rental Assistance Program Delays Prompt Los Angeles to Extend Eviction Protections
To safeguard tenants waiting for financial assistance through Los Angeles' rental assistance program, the city council has approved a measure that temporarily prevents landlords from ev...
San Diego Landlords Face Pressure to Comply with Rent Control Laws
San Diego landlords are under scrutiny for violating the city's rent control ordinance by illegally raising rents on tenants. The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 10% annually, but some ...
