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What is Co-Buying and How is it Reshaping Homeownership

Gen Z isn’t just dreaming about owning homes—they’re taking innovative steps to make it happen. One of these strategies is co-buying, where two or more people, such as close friends, family members, o...

Airbnb Offers Free Housing to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...

Affordable Housing Opportunities And Waiting Lists Opening This September

This September, several cities in Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Indiana will open waiting lists for affordable housing programs. If you are looking for help paying for rent through the Sectio...

Community Support Offers Hope for Housing Difficulties

Housing insecurity is an issue that impacts communities across the country. While government programs provide vital assistance, local organizations are also stepping up to help. Nonprofits, charities, and community g...

Making Dreams a Reality: First-Time Home Buyer Programs to Help You Achieve Home Ownership

  For many first-time home buyers, the journey towards their dream home can seem daunting and out of reach due to high home prices and interest rates. However, there is goo...

How Will HUD Changes Impact Seniors in the U.S.?

In America, the number of older adults is on the rise, with about 55.8 million people, or one out of six, being 65 or older as of 2020. A recent study from the Urban Institute has shone a light on how budget cuts to the De...

California's New Helping Hand for Homebuyers

In California's Bay Area, a place known for its sky-high housing prices, a new opportunity is making waves for those dreaming of owning a home but struggling with the upfront costs. A program is now available, offering up ...

The Good Neighbor Next Door Program

The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...

How Much Should You Spend on Rent?

Deciding how much to spend on rent starts with understanding what you can comfortably afford. Here are some general rules to guide you:   The 30% Rule A common recommendation is to spend about 30% of your gross monthly income...