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Tackling Student Housing Insecurity Through Innovative Community Collaboration

A groundbreaking study highlights an innovative approach to tackling one of the most pressing challenges faced by learners today: housing insecurity. Spearheaded by Tacoma Community College in Wa...

Landlords in Houston Convert Large Houses into Rentals

If you've been in the market for a house, whether to buy or to rent, then you already know just how expensive things are out there right now. The same house that sold for $200,000 in 2019 is now selling for over...

Senator Cantwell Takes Action to Boost Low-Income Housing with Federal Tax Credit Expansion

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington state is leading the charge when it comes to tackling the shortage of affordable housing in the country. By pushing for the expansion o...

How to Refinance Your Mortgage for the Right Reasons

Homeowners often reflexively consider refinancing when interest rates drop, hoping for lower payments. However, refinancing solely for a lower rate may not actually save you money in the long run. Here are some guida...

Deadline Nears for Vital Housing Assistance Applications in the USA

As the calendar pages turn, a critical deadline approaches for Americans in need of housing assistance. With only a few weeks left, applicants across the United States are urged to submit their forms for ...

Rental Assistance Programs: Supporting Housing Stability and Affordability

Renting a home is a common housing choice for millions of individuals and families across the United States. However, affording the rising rental housing costs can be a significant challenge for so...

States Expand Low-Interest Loan Programs for Farms, Businesses, and New Housing

  States across the United States are experiencing a surge in public interest in their low-interest loan programs, as businesses and individuals seek financial relief from high interest rate...

Urgent Call for Congress to Save Housing Assistance for 60,000 People at Risk of Eviction

In the United States, a crucial rental aid program that has been a lifeline for about 60,000 people could run out of funds by the end of next year. This program has been particularly i...

Housing Inflation and Economic Injustice

The United States of America, per usual, is dealing with a very polarizing issue that seems to split people into two sides. Only unlike presidential elections and vaccine mandates, this issue isn't really a 50/50 event split....