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COVID-19 Pandemic and Hurricane Laura Coalesce to Create Housing Crisis

In parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, both renters and homeowners are dealing with the aftermath of catastrophic Hurricane Laura. The hurricane made landfall as a category 4 storm, with wind speeds ...

COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Housing Instability for People of Color

In an analysis of survey data from the United States Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, researchers demonstrated that housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate e...

Soaring COVID-19 Cases Exacerbate Housing Inequality Problems Across the USA

In a December 18 report from the Brookings Institute, researchers have found that skyrocketing COVID-19 cases are making housing inequality worse. The government has made no effort to mitigate the p...

What You Need to Know Before Renting a House for the First Time

Renting a house for the first time might intimidate you, not knowing where to start. However, the following tips will help you know the right thing to do before settling on the right house:   Do Enough...

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing a Home

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or have done this before, there are common mistakes you should avoid. However, you may not know how to do it without the correct information concerning the same. Since there are several steps i...

5 Benefits of Involving a Real Estate Agent in Your Home Buying Process

In the current economic climate, individuals worldwide continue searching for creative and effective ways to save money. Everyone would like to save some cash when purchasing a home. It would be best ...

Things You Need To Know About The Housing Market

In today's rapidly changing world, housing has become a critical issue for people across the globe. Adequate housing is a fundamental human right and crucial in determining an individual's overall well-being and qua...

Protecting Your Investment: Strategies for Maintaining Your Home

Owning a home is a major investment. Not only is it likely to be the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime, but it’s also an asset you’ll want to protect and maintain for years t...

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 ...