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Considerations to Make Before Renting a House for the First Time
Moving into a new house can be exciting and challenging in equal measure. You need a house with specific features, price, and neighborhood, but you are unsure if the real estate agent will locate such for ...
Improving Affordable Housing: Investing in Chesapeake's Future
Affordable housing is critical for the future of Chesapeake. By supporting lower-income families and seniors, the city is investing in its own growth and prosperity. Recent plans by the Chesapeake Housing Author...
Mortgage Rates Go Up for the Sixth Week During Election Time
For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...
What Is Renter's Insurance? Should You Get A Policy Or Skip It Entirely?
When it comes to getting insurance coverage, most people are quick to get their health, car, and life insurance policies in order, but one type of coverage that's frequently overlooked is renter's insur...
Passaic's Innovative Plan to Keep Rents Affordable with Incentives for Owners
Passaic, a city in New Jersey, is taking a unique approach to combat rising rental prices without resorting to rent control. Mayor Hector Lora's two-part plan aims to provide incentiv...
Reasons Why a Homeowner May Sell their Property through the Rent-to-Own Strategy
While there are several ways of owning a home, most will require you to have a down payment. However, the rent-to-own program might be the best option if you don't have a down payment. Most...
Rent-to-Own Advice
The U.S. housing market has declined since last year. A primary reason is that home prices continue to outpace inflation. That means that even as housing prices decline, potential buyers find buying a home too expensive. Many people have chosen to re...
The Top 10 Things to Look for in a Rental Property
When you're in the market for a new rental property, it's important to take the time to thoroughly research and consider all factors before making a decision. From location and size to amenities and lease terms, t...
Los Angeles Section 8 Program Pauses Due to Funding Issues
The Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being. This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...
