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Mass Governor Has Big Plans for Federal Money

The governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, is a Republican, but the entire legislative body working with him are Democrats. That in itself means that there's about a dozen news stories flying out of the state every single day...

The 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid in Your Homeownership Journey

When planning to purchase a home, it is vital to learn as much as possible about what the process entails. You should have ample time to decide what you want before you start searching. Rushed decisions might l...

Renting vs. Owning: Making the Right Choice for Your Housing Needs

When it comes to housing, you have two main options: renting or owning. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. It is important to think through your individual needs and financial situatio...

How to Talk to Your Landlord About COVID-19

Like many Americans, you may have either fallen behind on your rent or are at risk for doing so in the near future. While evictions are barred right now, you may be in danger once the moratorium expires. However, you are not as muc...

Trump Still Blamed Despite Banning Evictions

Trump Still Blamed Despite Banning Evictions As a reader, whether you like President Trump or dislike him, anyone who's honest can agree that most mainstream media go out of their way to criticize every move he makes. For instanc...

Economist Says Hot Housing Market Is a Boon to Economy

Jim Cramer, an economist with CNBC, stated on Thursday, January 21, that the strength of the housing market is a great sign for the American economy and its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in stark contrast ...

The Risk of Overvalued Housing Markets

The Risk of Overvalued Housing Markets The housing market has long been a very sporadic thing to track. It's up and down like the ebb and flow of the ocean's tides. Though it's also one of the things that props up the economies of many...

US Housing Starts Down Big in 2022

For those who have heard the news that US housing starts are down 4.1% over the past two months of 2021, your first thought might be, "What is a housing start?" Simply put, a housing start is the construction of a new housing development...

Fed Raising Rates Isn't Working for the Housing Market

Americans very recently learned that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) may have quite literally assassinated an American President because he wanted to get rid of the Federal Reserve (Fed). This isn't some f...