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What Paperwork Do You Need When Buying a House?

Buying a home is a big deal. It takes a lot of steps, and you'll need to gather a bunch of papers to do it. When you buy a home, especially if you need a loan, there will be a lot of personal and financial documents to show ...

Exploring Government-Backed Loans for First-Time Homebuyers

The housing market is constantly changing and more first-time homebuyers are opting for government loans to purchase their initial properties. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), there is a nota...

A Community in Crisis: Addressing Housing and Workforce Issues in Santa Barbara County

The sky-high cost of housing in Santa Barbara County is pushing many long-time residents to their breaking point. With the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment hovering around $2,0...

2024 and 2025 Housing Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Mortgage rates have been falling, but the prices of homes have stayed high. This means if you’re hoping to buy a house, you should start saving money and working on your credit score now.  Look...

Reno Housing Authority Expands Access to Affordable Homes: Applications Open Until April 25th

Today, the group in charge of helping people find affordable homes in Reno has good news.  They're letting more people sign up for a chance to get an affordable house o...

A Complete Guide on COVID-19 Eviction and Foreclosure Restrictions

With many economists projecting that we will see worse levels of unemployment than the Great Depression, it's no secret that millions of Americans are worried about how they'll be able to make that next rent ...

What is the Government Doing to Help Victims of the California Wildfire?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up to assist those affected by the recent wildfires and straight-line winds in California, starting from January 7, 2025.  ...

How to Lock in Mortgage Rates While They're at Record Lows

If you are looking to buy a property, one of the most important things you need to think about is mortgage rates. Just a one percent difference in interest saves people an average of about $60,000 over the life of th...

HUD Levels Disability Discrimination Charges Against Landlords in Wisconsin

In a notable development from Appleton, Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has lodged official charges against the proprietors of a duplex for alleged disability d...