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Rockford Increases Rental Assistance Funds to Support Families Displaced by Disasters

In Rockford, Illinois, the local government, including the City of Rockford and Rockford Township, decided to offer more money to help people who must leave their homes because of severe d...

Federal Funds Allocated to Combat Youth Homelessness Among Former Foster Care Individuals

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $3.4 million in grants aimed at providing crucial housing ass...

HUD Plans for the Future of Affordable Housing with Expert Roundtable

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), led by Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman, hosted a two-day discussion on the 7th and 8th of October in Washington D.C. The event, called the "Nex...

Rising Costs of Homeownership vs. Renting

Buying a house usually costs more than renting one. This is because you have to pay for things like insurance, property taxes, and repairs.  People expect to pay about 14% more for owning a house compared to renting on a reg...

Over $10 Million Pledged to Support Homeless Native American Veterans

In an effort to combat homelessness among Native American veterans, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a significant boost in funding of over $10 million. This money ...

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...

Current Analysis of the Challenges of Affording a Home in Expensive Markets

The dream of home ownership remains a central part of the American ethos, yet the pathway to achieving it is becoming increasingly challenging. In today’s market, a typical household needs to ...

Tackling Student Housing Insecurity Through Innovative Community Collaboration

A groundbreaking study highlights an innovative approach to tackling one of the most pressing challenges faced by learners today: housing insecurity. Spearheaded by Tacoma Community College in Wa...

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...