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Home Buying Programs for People with Disabilities

Buying a house can seem like a challenging task, especially for individuals living with disabilities. However, there are special home loans and grants to make the process easier and more affordable.   Can You Buy a Ho...

Understanding New York’s STAR Tax Relief Program

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...

Need Affordable Housing in Houston? Waiting Lists Are Open for a Limited Time

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...

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 To Avoid A Grant Scam

Foremost, you should never pay for a grant service. Applying for a federal grant is free. Many sites will offer a grant writing service or promise that you have a better chance to be approved for a grant if you put down your credit card. This is a...

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...

​​​​​​​Mortgage Refinancing: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn't

Mortgage refinancing is often touted as a way for homeowners to lower their housing costs. However, refinancing only makes financial sense under certain circumstances. Here's some gu...

Helping Families Keep a Roof Over Their Heads: Rental Assistance Programs Provide a Lifeline

Across the country, many families are struggling to keep up with rent payments and avoid eviction or foreclosure. The economic impacts of the pandemic have made it especially diffic...

California Renters Await Federal Cash Injection Amid Housing Crisis

Amidst the sprawling skyscrapers and picturesque landscapes of California, lies a harrowing reality: a housing crisis that continues to deepen, leaving thousands of residents teetering on the brink of homel...