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In today’s high‑cost rental market, many households need help to keep up with rent and utility bills. This guide highlights the main types of rental assistance available today and points you to official tools...

The HUD Dollar Homes program is designed to help communities via affordable housing. How the HUD Dollar Home Program Works HUD (Housing and Urban Development) is responsible for selling homes that were acquired through fo...

A rent-stabilized apartment is a rental home where the government limits how much the landlord can raise the rent. Because rent increases are capped, tenants usually get more predictable housing cost...

Finding an affordable home to rent can be difficult for many people, especially during hard times. Some renters need financial help to pay rent, like using government assistance or other sources of income.   W...

A new program is helping families in the United States with financial support and better access to housing. It's called the Housing Stability Initiative. Through this program, selected...

After several years of rising rents, people looking to rent apartments are finally seeing lower prices in many large cities across the United States. Experts say this trend will likely continue into early 2...

The holiday season isn’t just a time for gift-giving and celebrating with loved ones—it can also be the perfect opportunity to negotiate a better deal on your rent. While most people are busy with festiviti...

In January 1, millions of workers across 19 states will get larger paychecks thanks to increases in the minimum wage. In total, workers in these states will earn about $5 billion more over the comi...

People have always argued about whether it’s cheaper to rent or buy a home. The decision is important because you don’t want to spend so much on housing that you can’t afford other basic needs. ...