2025-12-19
This State Opens Up Applications for Affordable Housing Program
In Helena, Montana, people who need help paying for their homes can now sign up for a program called Housing Choice Vouchers, often known as Section 8. This program was closed in August 2024, but it's open ...
2025-12-31
The Current Landscape of Eviction Prevention in the U.S.: A Closer Look
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States saw a transformative shift in efforts toward stabilizing housing through various eviction prevention measures. Cities across the country endeav...
2025-10-29
New Program Aims to Help Vulnerable Individuals Secure Stable Housing
In Montana, finding a place to live is becoming harder and harder. Over the past 15 years, the number of people without homes has increased by 38%. Not having a stable place to call home can lead to se...
2025-12-01
US Housing Market Sees a Shift as Down Payments Decrease
In an intriguing turn of events in the housing market, the amount of money homebuyers are paying upfront has seen a dip for the first time in nearly two years. This April, the typical down payment dropped by about ...
2025-09-10
New HUD Proposal Plans Time Limits and Work Requirements for Rental Assistance
In June 2025, the Trump administration proposed significant changes in how rental assistance is managed in the United States. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeks to int...
2025-12-23
Major Property Tax Changes Coming to Texas
Texas lawmakers have sent a new property tax reduction plan to Governor Greg Abbott, who's expected to approve it. This November, Texans will vote on whether to make these tax cuts a reality. The changes include bigger break...
2026-01-04
The Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home in the U.S.
Buying a home has become increasingly difficult for many Americans. High mortgage costs and limited availability of houses have made owning property seem like an unreachable goal for many. While some states and cities ...
2026-01-29
Extended Deadline for Houston's Housing Voucher Waitlist
Are you looking for affordable housing in Houston? The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) has some important updates. They've pushed back the deadline for people to secure a place on the Housing Choice Voucher waitli...
2025-09-19
Understanding Condemned Houses: Is Buying Possible?
When a house falls into serious disrepair or is considered unsafe due to things like natural disasters, the local government can label it as condemned. This means the house isn't fit to live in. Selling a condemned ...
2025-12-03
Can You Withhold Rent If Your Landlord Ignores Repairs?
If you’re a renter, you expect your landlord to take care of maintaining the property and fixing problems that arise. But what happens if they don’t do what they’re supposed to? You might wonder if...
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