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Can You Negotiate Your Rent? 5 Tips to Help You Pay Less

Yes, you can negotiate your rent! Many people don't realize this, but landlords are often willing to work with you on pricing. The key is knowing how to ask. Here are five practical tips to help you get a bette...

How Foreclosure Affects Your Credit

Foreclosure happens when a homeowner stops paying their mortgage or breaks the rules of their loan agreement. When this occurs, the bank or lender can take legal steps to take back the home, sell it, and use that money to cover the unpa...

Your Guide to Housing Counselors: How They Help You Buy a Home

Buying a home is a huge milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially if it is your first time. If you aren't sure where to start or how to manage your finances, a housing counselor can be...

Florida Relaunches Program to Help Frontline Workers Buy Their First Home

Good news for Florida's frontline workers: a popular homebuying assistance program is back. The Florida Hometown Heroes Program has relaunched, offering up to $35,000 to help certain workers co...

How to Claim Your Share of the $28.5M Keller Williams and RE/MAX Settlement

If you bought a home recently, you might have some unexpected cash waiting for you. Major real estate brokerages Keller Williams and RE/MAX agreed to a $28.5 million settlement over allegations s...

How Selected Households Can Save on Utility Bills

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...

Guide to Applying for Public Housing: Steps and Essential Information

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...

How Government Grants Provide Critical Assistance for Homelessness Crisis

The homelessness crisis in America has reached unprecedented levels, with over 580,000 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest data. While this complex issue requires compre...

Airbnb Offers Free Housing to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...