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HUD and USDA Collaborates to Implements Updated Energy Efficiency Standards for New Homes
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated to update the Minimum Energy Standards for newly constructed ...
These States Will Cover Your First Home's Down Payment in 2020
With home prices continuing to go up in the United States, many people have given up on the prospect of owning a house. However, the tax deductions associated with mortgage interest combined with these great state...
New York Renters Strike in Potential Nationwide Rent Strike
At the beginning of April, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called on all New Yorkers to strike against paying their rent. Whether they had money and could afford rent, whether they were working a...
What Are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? A Big Change in Home Loans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two big companies that help make buying homes more affordable and predictable in America. They are important because they buy home loans from banks and then sell them to investors...
Real Estate Market Winners and Losers in 2020
As the home price rally continues, the market is beginning to be bifurcated into some areas where prices keep climbing unabated and others where home price gains have begun to plateau. The main factor that will influence prices in...
The Top 4 Considerations to Make When Buying a Home
Since purchasing a house is a momentous investment that requires a significant amount of cash, it is essential to spend enough time researching and following the proper procedure before settling on the perfect home. If y...
HUD Allocates More Than $3.5 Billion to Support Homeless Individuals
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unveiled plans today to distribute over $3.5 billion in competitive grants nationwide. These funds are earmarked for organizations that provide se...
5 Ways to Increase the Appeal of Your Home to Buyers
If you are hoping that lower mortgage rates and a reopening economy will help you get top dollar for your home, that is only part of the battle when it comes to selling. Sure, the real estate market has shown surprising st...
Evictions Caused by the COVID-19 Economic Crisis Could Make the Pandemic Worse
At the height of the closures instituted by local and state authorities, more than 30 million Americans lost their jobs. While some of those employers have since reopened and called back their wor...