Thinking Outside the Box–Cities Utilizing Unique Spaces for Affordable Housing Projects
Developers across the U.S. are renovating deserted buildings to provide additional affordable housing.
April 28, 2021
How Can TikTok Help You in Your Home Search?
Homebuyers are using TikTok to tour homes and gain real estate related advice and education.
April 28, 2021
Record Low Mortgage Rates Make Northeast Wisconsin’s Housing Market Heat Up
Low mortgage rates and an affordable housing market pushes Northeast Wisconsin’s housing market to flourish
April 21, 2021
U.S. Metropolises Combat Discrimination Within the Housing Industry
The Fair Housing Act has protected many citizens over the years, but there is no question that updates need to be made today, over 50 years later.
April 21, 2021
The FHA Gives DACA Recipients Equal Access to Home Loans
Under this new policy, Dreamers who are eligible to work in the U.S. can obtain an FHA loan by meeting standard loan requirements and providing a few additional documents beyond what’s required for U.S. citizens.
April 19, 2021
Millennials still believe in the “American Dream” – even if they don’t call it that
Millennials who are struggling to buy homes in the current marketplace, still strive for the American Dream — they just don’t call it that.
April 16, 2021
Dealing with the most common first-time homebuyer anxieties
Anxiety is quite common among first-time homebuyers, and can be overpowering enough for the buyer to give up on the idea altogether.
April 16, 2021
Student Loan Relief Program Helps Young Homebuyers in Illinois
Historically low mortgage rates are making homeownership more affordable for homebuyers at all stages of life. But for nearly 45 million Americans, student loans are standing in the way of their homeownership dreams.
April 13, 2021
The traditional look of first-time homebuyers is changing
In 2020, the average age of a homebuyer was 47 years old. This is a number that has been climbing higher and higher in the past 30 years.
April 13, 2021
What Homebuyers Need to Know About New Jersey’s Housing Market Boom
Across New Jersey, homes are hitting the market on Monday and selling for tens of thousands of dollars over asking price by the weekend.
April 12, 2021
Fort Hood Habitat For Humanity Helping Texas Homeowners
The Affordable Housing Program has worked with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas to help thousands of homeowners repair their homes.
April 12, 2021
How to Prepare For a Home Inspection When You’re Selling or Buying Your Home
You can make sure your home inspection process goes smoothly with a little pre-planning and preparation no matter which side of the deal you’re on.
April 10, 2021
How Michigan is Fixing its Low Inventory Issue
A Michigan developer has presented an idea that would use Tax Increment Financing to confront the ongoing moderate-priced housing inventory issue.
April 6, 2021
What Does Connecticut’s Proposed Mansion Tax Mean for Homeowners?
Conn. Sen. Martin Looney has backed a proposed property tax reform bill that would help to address the property tax burden for low and middle-income owners in the state.
April 6, 2021
Experiencing Discrimination During a Home Purchase? Here’s What to Do.
There are over four million incidents of housing discrimination every year. How to proceed if you are one of the homeowners who’s experienced this.
April 5, 2021
How Fair Housing Practices Feed the Economy
“When housing markets are fair, individuals have access to better economic opportunity and the ability to build more wealth.”
April 5, 2021