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5 Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Home Buyers (October 2025)
Buying your first home can be tricky, so picking the right mortgage lender is important. Here are five of the best options, explained in simple terms: 1. Rocket Mortgage Available Natio...
Quick Guide to the Best First-Time Home Buyer Loans in 2025
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but can also seem daunting when it comes to financing it. Fortunately, there are several loan programs designed to help first-time buyers make their home ownership dr...
Need Affordable Housing in Houston? Waiting Lists Are Open for a Limited Time
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...
Mortgage Rates Dip: What This Means for House Hunters in an Unsteady Economy
In a bit of good news for those looking to buy homes, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease. The rate for a standard 30-year mortgage has dropped to 6.85%, a slight ease for buyers in today...
Community Support Offers Hope for Housing Difficulties
Housing insecurity is an issue that impacts communities across the country. While government programs provide vital assistance, local organizations are also stepping up to help. Nonprofits, charities, and community g...
Tips on How to Survive and Overcome the Section 8 Waitlist
Securing a spot in the Section 8 housing program is a sigh of relief for many, but the path leading up to it is loaded with waiting times and ambiguity. As states are starting to accept applications for their...
Renovations and New Programs: Expanding Affordable Housing in Chesapeake
The Chesapeake Housing Authority recently announced plans to improve and expand affordable housing options across the city. Proposed upgrades to existing communities and new programs aim to better serv...
Where Homes Are Selling the Fastest and Slowest in the U.S.
Homes for sale across the United States are taking longer to sell compared to last year, primarily because high prices and rising mortgage rates have made it harder for buyers to act quickly. According to Realto...
Government Aid is Not Enough: Why Housing Costs Must Be Addressed at Their Root
Government housing assistance programs provide critical support for millions struggling with unaffordable housing costs. However, demand for aid continues to far outstrip available resources....
