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Understanding New York’s STAR Tax Relief Program
New York State has a special program to help people save money on property taxes, especially for school costs. This program is called the School Tax Relief (STAR) program. It was created to make living in New York more a...
Helpful New Year Finance Money Tips
As the holiday season continues and the remaining days of the year dwindle away, many people consider what they can do over the next year to improve their financial situation in 2022. Besides any New Years' resolutions, the continued econo...
New Help for Homeowners to Prevent Losing Their Homes
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made changes to help people with FHA (Federal Housing Administration) insured single-family home loans keep their homes when they have trouble paying their mortga...
Reno Housing Authority Expands Access to Affordable Homes: Applications Open Until April 25th
Today, the group in charge of helping people find affordable homes in Reno has good news. They're letting more people sign up for a chance to get an affordable house o...
New York Stimulus Payment: Who Gets a Star Check in 2025?
In New York state, homeowners might get some help with their property taxes through the Star program. This week, the state started sending out stimulus checks, which are part of a tax credit system under the STAR pro...
Toy Theft From Texas Public Housing Triggers Massive Replacement Donations
Many families are suffering as a result of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. In times when a family might have to choose between paying the electricity bill or buying Christmas gifts, par...
Most home problems start as minor issues that you might ignore, thinking that they might not cause any harm. While that might be the case, some issues...
The best way to ensure that your house does not develop any significant problems is by handling any issue before it deve...
Exploring Government-Backed Loans for First-Time Homebuyers
The housing market is constantly changing and more first-time homebuyers are opting for government loans to purchase their initial properties. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), there is a nota...
How Much Should You Spend on Rent?
Deciding how much to spend on rent starts with understanding what you can comfortably afford. Here are some general rules to guide you: The 30% Rule A common recommendation is to spend about 30% of your gross monthly income...
