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This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...
Unlocking the Secrets to Affordable Housing: Your Ultimate Guide
Finding affordable housing can be daunting, especially in today's competitive market. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to rent, or seeking help through housing programs, it's crucia...
Opening the Door to Your Dream Home: A Guide on Housing Programs & Advice
Navigating the labyrinth of housing programs, seeking professional advice, and making well-informed decisions are crucial steps to becoming a homeowner. It is ultimately up to each indi...
How FAMU and FSU Might Have the Key to Addressing the Affordable Housing Crisis
The affordable housing crisis continues to plague communities across the United States, and Tallahassee, Florida is no exception. However, in this time of need, Florida A&M University (...
Addressing Student Housing Insecurity Through Creative Community Partnerships
A recent study has brought attention to a pioneering method for addressing a prevalent issue among students: housing insecurity. Led by Tacoma Community College in Washington, the College Housing As...
Alert on Reverse Mortgage Fraud: Safeguarding Seniors from Fiscal Deceit
The State of New York's Consumer Protection Division has recently brought to light the dangers associated with reverse mortgages, particularly focusing on how these financial arrangements can serve...
The 2020 Outlook for the Housing Market in an Era of Economic Uncertainty
Interest rates have stopped rising after increasing as the Federal Reserve Bank seeks to ward off a recession. In the past, rising interest rates has normally been a predictor of a stagnant housing mark...
Why Is Housing in Large Cities Shooting a Hole in the Economy?
If you ask anyone who lives in a big city what their largest expense is, chances are you'll hear the same answer: "rent". It's undeniable that large cities, especially those experiencing gentri...
What's Next for the Housing Market as Coronavirus Takes Off?
It's no secret that the Coronavirus has turned into a global pandemic with the death toll ticking up every day. While this has plenty of immediate consequences for all involved, plenty of people were lining up hous...