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What You Need to Know while Considering the Rent-to-Own Homeownership Plan
When renting a house, you must sign a contract before moving in. However, you shouldn't sign the agreement before understanding its contents. You may even speak to a legal expert to exp...
Exploring the Rental Market as an Investment Opportunity
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...
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...
Is a Housing Market Downturn Looming? Experts Weigh In
While mortgage rates continue their upward climb, home prices show no signs of slowing down, leaving prospective buyers wondering – is the housing market headed for a crash? Let's examine what industry experts...
Additional Housing Relief Still Needed in Wyoming
While Wyoming recently increased funding for housing assistance programs, more aid is necessary to help all residents in need. The additional $8 million will provide relief for some families struggling with rent, mortga...
Iowa to Offer $35m in Rental Assistance
Polk County, Iowa, wasn't necessarily hit any harder than anywhere else during the pandemic's height in 2020. Like most other places in the United States, they had to shut down the bulk of their businesses, and thousands of people wer...
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...