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First-Time Homebuyers Are Older Than Ever Before. Here's Why
Owning a home is a big goal for many people in America. However, it's becoming a reality a bit later in life than it used to. Now, for the first time ever, the average age of someone buying their first home ...
Homeownership Slipping Away for Young Americans
Many Americans who don't already own a home feel that becoming a homeowner is becoming an impossible goal. According to a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual, over half of these non-homeowners (53%) believe that owning ...
California's New Helping Hand for Homebuyers
In California's Bay Area, a place known for its sky-high housing prices, a new opportunity is making waves for those dreaming of owning a home but struggling with the upfront costs. A program is now available, offering up ...
A Guide to Rent Withholding: How It Works and What You Should Know
If a landlord doesn’t keep your rental unit safe and livable, some states allow you to stop paying rent until the issues are fixed. This legal process is called “rent withholding”. Howev...
Homeowners Might Save A Lot on Taxes Thanks to a New Law
There's a bit of positive news for people who own their homes: thanks to a new law, they could start saving a lot more on their taxes. This change is a part of a big new bill that has made some adjustments to gove...
Here's What the Housing Market Has in Store for the Rest of 2020
The housing market is notoriously difficult to assess. That's partially because it's spread out across the country, and income levels in regions are drastically variable. However, it's also because...
Massachusetts' HomeBASE Program: Opening Doors to Stable Housing for All
In Massachusetts, there's a program that's making a real difference in the lives of homeless families. It's called HomeBASE, and it's all about finding stable housing for families...
Housing Market Showing Signs of Struggle
Covid-19 has been a global pandemic for around a month, though an issue as an infectious disease for over three months now. In all this time, one of the markets that stood the strongest was the housing market. To the surprise of vi...
Why Home Prices Are Remaining Steady in This Market
The expectations in the housing market hardly match the realities on the ground. Even though many people cannot leave their homes to even view homes right now, the housing market is still considered to be holding up in the ...