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In recent years, the importance of stable, affordable housing has increasingly come to the forefront of national discourse.  Amidst this conversation, rental assistance programs have been reco...

Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...

According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, few people working a full-time minimum wage job can afford to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Therefore, many turn to rental assistance programs that help pay the rent and find ...

  Most home ownership strategies require you to have a mortgage plan or cash to accomplish your dreams. However, if you don't have any of the two, consider using the rent-to-own strategy. The property owner wil...

In Michigan, a new rule has been established that changes the way landlords can select their tenants.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a group of bills that make it illegal for landlords who ow...

What You Need to Know as a Renter When you rent a place, your landlord has to make sure it's fit to live in. This means they must keep it clean, safe, and working right according to the laws of where ...

In recent years, homeownership costs have skyrocketed, making renting a more popular option for those who cannot afford a home. However, even renting can be challenging, especially for those struggling financiall...

The high cost of rent can be a major financial burden on many households, particularly those with limited incomes or facing other financial hardships. Whether dealing with a short-term setback or a long-term...

Most people aspire to own homes at one time. However, some may have better resources to achieve the dream than others. You may fail to get a mortgage loan because of a lack of down payment and a low credit score. Without a mort...