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rental assistance and other housing programs
Facts about the Rent-to-Own Home Ownership Strategy
Most home ownership strategies require you to have a mortgage plan or cash to accomplish your dreams. However, if you don't have any of the two, consider using the rent-to-own strategy. The property owner wil...
Automatic Savings on Utility Bills for Selected U.S. Citizens
California gives many residents and small businesses an automatic discount on their utility bills called the California Climate Credit. It’s funded by the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, where major...
A Simple Guide to Federal Rental Assistance
Nearly 10 million people across the U.S., living in around 5.3 million low-income households, have a place to call home thanks to federal rental assistance. This vital support makes housing affordable, prevents overcrowding, and h...
Is It Time to Stop Renting and Buy a Home Before 2025 Ends?
If you’re thinking about buying a house before the end of 2025, the current real estate market in the United States might offer a good chance. Recently, things have calmed down after a period of unpredicta...
What Are Available Housing Choice Vouchers in September 2025
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also called Section 8, is an important way for people with low incomes, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities to afford safe and decent homes in the private rent...
Reno Housing Authority Opens Applications for Affordable Housing Programs
Today, the Reno Housing Authority started accepting applications for their affordable housing programs. This is great news for people in the community who are finding it hard to afford a place to live...
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...
Success Rates for Housing Choice Vouchers Plummet, Straining Families and Public Housing Agencies
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps around 2.3 million households every year by providing federal rental assistance. Unlike other programs where rental assistance is...
Tips and Tricks for Lowering Your Rental Costs and Expenses
Living in rental accommodations can be an expensive endeavor. From rent, security deposits, and maintenance fees to utility bills and more, the costs of renting can quickly spiral out of control if proper budgeti...