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Falling Mortgage Rates Aren't a Good Thing for Housing
People aren't exactly sitting on the edge of their seats, excited about receiving the newest details about America's housing market. This is because most of the news has been very bad for over two years now....
How to Lock in Mortgage Rates While They're at Record Lows
If you are looking to buy a property, one of the most important things you need to think about is mortgage rates. Just a one percent difference in interest saves people an average of about $60,000 over the life of th...
Looking for a Mortgage During the Retirement Years? Here's What to Know
Conventional wisdom says that you should aim to pay off your mortgage before your retirement years. Getting rid of this significant monthly payment will be a huge benefit when you need to scale down...
Pod Living Gets a Remodel for the Housing Shortage
The city of Seattle is currently experiencing a boom in two areas: An influx of new residents paying upwards of 50% above market value for the few homes available, and homeless people. It's a crazy dichotomy to see, especia...
El Paso County Continuum of Care Receives $2.9 Million in Funding to Combat Homelessness Crisis
In a significant development to address the homelessness crisis in Southern Colorado, the El Paso County Continuum of Care has received a substantial grant of $2.9 million. ...
United States Housing Industry Makes a Huge Comeback
The American housing market has made a big comeback between June and the end of September, according to a report released on October 1. This has happened even though the economy as a whole is still struggling to make gains...
Housing Opportunities Available for your Immediate Use
Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs, but there are always some programs that slip under the radar. Our goal is to bring some lesser-known programs and deals to light so you c...
A Helping Handout: Linn County's Rental Assistance Program Provides Temporary Relief but No Long-Term Solutions
Linn County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to temporarily bandage a gaping wound. While the program offers short-term aid for renters facing ...
The 5 House-hunting Mistakes You Should Avoid
The home buying process is emotional for most people. When looking for a house, avoid being overtaken by emotions, so you don't find yourself experiencing the common house buyer mistakes. You may be looking for a dream home that ...