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How to Get Your Landlord to Lower Your Rent
Rent prices can be really high sometimes, eating up a big part of what people earn, especially in places like Oakland and New York City where more than 70% of what households make goes straight to rent. It often feels lik...
Why You Should Consider Owning a Home through the Rent-to-Own Plan
Many individuals hope to become homeowners in the future. Some fulfill their dreams sooner than others because of different reasons. For example, you may fail to accomplish your homeownership plans because...
A New Shift in Rental Assistance: Cash Over Vouchers
In an innovative move, the U.S. government is contemplating a significant shift in its approach to rental assistance for low-income families. Traditionally reliant on housing vouchers, the proposal is to test a more direc...
Federal Funds Allocated to Combat Youth Homelessness Among Former Foster Care Individuals
In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...
15 Cities Where It's Still Affordable to Rent
Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...
How to Find Affordable Rental Space Around the Country
An affordable home allows you to save funds for different money-making projects. It also allows you to provide a comfortable life for your family. Luckily, there are many affordable houses around the country. ...
Do You Plan to Rent a House? Here's What You Need to Know
When renting your first home, a mistake can cost you a lot of time and resources. That is why you need as much information as possible before starting your house-hunting mission. It will help you go out there with con...
The Urgent Need for Housing Solutions: How Universal Basic Income and Cash Transfers Can Make a Difference
As the housing crisis in the United States continues to escalate, more and more Americans are struggling to afford stable housing. Homelessness ...
The Housing Affordability Quagmire: A Disturbing Reality for Half of U.S. Renters
Across the United States, housing affordability has reached crisis levels, with a recent study revealing that a record 50% of American renters are struggling with unaffo...