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Chase Home Lending Brings Back 3-Week Mortgage Rate Sale
With national interest rates hovering near 7%, Chase Home Lending has launched a limited-time interest rate promotion to give prospective home buyers and refinancers a financial break. The nationwide promotion runs f...
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...
Exploring Condemned Properties: What It Means to Buy Them
Interested in getting a bargain on a home? You might consider buying a condemned property, though these come with challenges. Let's break down what a condemned house is, why one might be condemned, and what po...
10 U.S. Cities Where Renting Huge Bargains Compared to Buying
High mortgage rates and elevated home prices have made homeownership increasingly out of reach for many Americans. However, recent real estate data shows that renting offers massive monthly savings over buying...
Connecticut Expands Home Heating Assistance as Energy Costs Rise
As cold weather approaches, low-income households across Connecticut can now apply for vital financial support through state-run energy programs. Applications are officially open for the Connecticut Energy ...
Winter Heating Help: Financial Assistance Available Until March 31
If you are a renter or homeowner struggling to keep your heat on this winter, help is available. Low-income households can now apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to prevent their utility ser...
States Seek Balance as Property Tax Relief for Seniors Gains Momentum Amid Rising Housing Costs
The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach a Record High as Grants Expand
Getting the keys to a new home is becoming easier thanks to a growing number of assistance programs. According to a new report from Down Payment Resource (DPR), the number of U.S. homeownership assistance...
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...