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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 ...

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. government is exploring a transformative change in its approach to assisting families in need of housing. Moving away from the traditional voucher-based system, the...

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...

New York State has a special program to help people save money on property taxes, especially for school costs. This program is called the School Tax Relief (STAR) program. It was created to make living in New York more a...

While job growth and business spending have been slowing down, the housing market still provides a bright spot for the economy. In order to keep the economic expansion going, the United States will need housing growt...

As housing costs continue to soar, many Americans are giving up on their dreams to break out of the rent cycle and own their own homes. While it's unlikely to find affordable options in high-demand areas...

The town of Whitefish, Montana recently announced a new rental assistance program to help lower-income residents struggling with the city's high housing costs. However, the program has received mix...

According to housing data in the US from the first weeks of May, 2020, over 41% of homes being sold actually faced a bidding war. These numbers were released by Redfin, and show a 9% increase from January, and a huge increa...

Use Zillow Like a Pro: Agents Reveal Top Tricks and Undisclosed Secrets The housing market is on the upswing, and real estate agents are expecting a full recovery post-pandemic. Buyers and sellers are ...