Articles

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Feb 11, 2026

Buying a home comes with many upfront costs, but your annual tax refund can be a great way to boost your budget. Whether your refund is large or small, here are three ways you can use that money to help you become a homeowner. ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: Feb 04, 2026

Government home improvement grants can help pay for repairs, safety fixes, accessibility upgrades, and energy-saving improvements. Grants are different from loans because they usually do not need to be paid bac...

• Author: Mikko Rocco
• Posted: Jan 28, 2026

A rent-stabilized apartment is a rental home where the government limits how much the rent can go up. Because landlords can only raise rent by a set amount each year, rent-stabilized apartments can ...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Jan 21, 2026

Down Payment Assistance (also known as DPA) helps home buyers pay for the upfront costs needed to buy a home. Many people think you need to save up to 20% of the price for a down payment, but this isn’t true any...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Jan 14, 2026

A new program called the Housing Stability Initiative is expanding in the United States to help families who are struggling financially, especially with housing costs. The program gives $500 each month to selected f...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Jan 07, 2026

Are you worried about paying your energy bills as temperatures drop? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help you with heating costs during winter, cooling in the summer, and can also hel...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Dec 23, 2025

During the holidays, there is usually less demand for rental units because people are busy with celebrations and travel. Landlords who want to fill their properties before the new year may be more open to ne...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Are you thinking about buying a home in 2026? You’re probably wondering what will happen with mortgage rates next year. Here’s what experts are predicting—and what it might mean for you.   Mortgage Rates ...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Dec 07, 2025

As we get closer to 2026, many homeowners who got mortgages with higher interest rates might be wondering if it’s finally time to refinance for a better deal. With inflation starting to cool off, mortgage...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Dec 04, 2025

The holiday season is a great opportunity to earn extra money, especially if you’re worried about covering essential expenses like rent or bills. Many seasonal jobs are easy to start, don’t req...