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Trump Administration Considers New Housing Aid Rules Amid Rising Rent Concerns

In June 2025, the Trump administration is considering changes that would put time restrictions on how long people can receive housing rental aid. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (...

Beware of Rental Fraud: Your Guide to Avoiding Common Scams

Finding a new place to call home is an exciting venture, but it also comes with potential pitfalls. Rental fraud is a real concern, and it's essential to stay informed to protect yourself from scams. We...

​​​​​​​The Housing Affordability Quagmire: A Disturbing Reality for Half of U.S. Renters

Across the United States, housing affordability has reached crisis levels, with a recent study revealing that a record 50% of American renters are struggling with unaffo...

Impact of Federal Government Shutdown on Essential Services and Housing Assistance

The federal government shutdown has lasted almost a month, and it is affecting millions of people across the country. Some states are struggling to find ways to make up for missing support...

Rental Assistance Programs for Disabled People in the US

  With the increasing cost of living across different states in the US, it is becoming increasingly difficult for low-income earners, particularly the disabled, to afford suitable housing. The good news is that...

Need Extra Cash? How You Can Get up to $1,000 in Rental Relief

Are you struggling with bills? If you’re in Pennsylvania, you might be able to get some much-needed money back in your pocket soon. Starting from July 1, 2023, certain residents can look forward to tax ref...

How to Apply for Rental Program Assistance: The Procedure Explained

If you need rental assistance, you may be wondering what the application process looks like. In this blog post, we will explain the entire procedure from start to finish. Remember that the requirements...

Rental Assistance Programs You Need To Know

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 ...

Housing and Manufacturing Lead the Economic Recovery

Thursday, January 21 — the Department of Labor's jobs report finds that fewer Americans filed for unemployment compensation over the past week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to infect hundreds of t...