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Housing and Manufacturing Lead the Economic Recovery

Thursday, January 21 — the Department of Labor's jobs report finds that fewer Americans filed for unemployment compensation over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hundreds of t...

Rental Assistance Programs: Supporting Housing Stability and Affordability

Renting a home is a common housing choice for millions of individuals and families across the United States. However, affording the rising rental housing costs can be a significant challenge for so...

The Current Administration Enhances Housing Support for Veterans

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced significant policy modifications aimed at expanding housing support for our nation's veterans.  This initiative is set to m...

Is It Time to Stop Renting and Buy a Home Before 2025 Ends?

If you’re thinking about buying a house before the end of 2025, the current real estate market in the United States might offer a good chance. Recently, things have calmed down after a period of unpredicta...

Rental Assistance Program Delays Prompt Los Angeles to Extend Eviction Protections

To safeguard tenants waiting for financial assistance through Los Angeles' rental assistance program, the city council has approved a measure that temporarily prevents landlords from ev...

Success Rates for Housing Choice Vouchers Plummet, Straining Families and Public Housing Agencies

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps around 2.3 million households every year by providing federal rental assistance. Unlike other programs where rental assistance is...

Rental Assistance Programs for Disabled People in the US

  With the increasing cost of living across different states in the US, it is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income earners, particularly the disabled, to afford suitable housing. The good news is that...

Automatic Savings on Utility Bills for Selected U.S. Citizens

California gives many residents and small businesses an automatic discount on their utility bills called the California Climate Credit. It’s funded by the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, where major...

Hawaii Expands Section 8 Housing Assistance Amid Rising Rental Costs

Residents in Hawaii who are struggling with rising rental costs now have more opportunities to get help paying for housing. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs, which provide rental assistance, are o...