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New York City has taken a significant stride towards meeting the demand for affordable housing by selecting approximately 200,000 applicants for the highly sought-after Section 8 Housing Choice Vou...

Before you jump onto rental websites to find your next home, it's important to work out how much you can afford to pay for rent without stressing your finances.   The 30% Rule A common approach is to use the 30% ...

Technology has become a big part of our lives, and now it's helping manage affordable housing too. The shift to using more tech in housing really took off during the pandemic. Allen Feliz from MRI Software explains that affordab...

The affordable housing crisis demands bold action. Incremental policies and programs have failed to make a dent in the growing shortage of affordable homes for families in need. As housing costs skyrocket and incomes...

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 National Low Income Housing Coalition, a group focused on helping people afford homes, recently spoke out against some new rules set by President Trump.  They believe t...

Once upon a time in America's history, real estate was the number-one investment opportunity for people looking to earn a good living. This doesn't necessarily have anything to do with that popular trend o...

While the economy has improved since the height of the pandemic, many households continue to struggle with housing costs. Fortunately, resources are available for at-risk homeowners and renters in need of assistance. Federal an...

Airbnb.org is stepping up to help those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles by offering them a place to stay for free.  These free stays are made possible by donations from Airbnb.org, ...