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• 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: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Nov 24, 2025

Saving up for a house down payment can take a long time—sometimes decades, depending on where you live in the United States. While buying a home may seem out of reach for many, there are some states where ach...

• Author: Gerardo Kutch
• Posted: Nov 18, 2025

If you’re thinking about buying a home before the end of 2025, now might be a good time to look into it. The US real estate market is showing signs that could benefit buyers after a few years of high price...

• Author: Marsha Jacobs
• Posted: Nov 12, 2025

President Donald J. Trump's administration has suggested a new idea to make homes more affordable: allowing mortgages that last 50 years instead of the usual 30 years. This proposal aims to help people manage today’s ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: Nov 03, 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers housing grants to veterans who have disabilities related to their military service. These grants help veterans buy, build, or make changes ...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Oct 28, 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...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Mortgage rates dropped a bit before the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting, but haven’t really dropped much since. Experts say rates probably won’t go down much more before the end of 2025, even if the...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Oct 16, 2025

California has a program called the California Climate Credit that helps residents save money on their utility bills. This credit is given as a discount directly on your electricity or natural gas bill with no extra paperwor...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Oct 15, 2025

Public housing provides affordable and safe rental homes for low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. If you think you might qualify and are interested in applying, here’s wha...

• Author: Bernard Reynolds
• Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Are you looking for affordable housing? New openings for Section 8 and public housing waiting lists are coming up in Florida and New Jersey in October 2025. Here’s what you need to know about these ...