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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...

5 Money-Saving Tips for Building Your Dream Home

Building your dream home is exciting, but it can also be costly. Luckily, there are ways to keep your spending under control without sacrificing quality.  Here are five strategies you might consider to save money duri...

Six Insider Tips for a Better Relationship With Your Landlord

Living in a rental property means you'll often deal directly with your landlord. It's possible to have a positive, productive relationship that benefits both of you. Here’s how renters and landlo...

Innovative Zero-Down Payment Home Loans Reignite the Dream of Homeownership

In response to the escalating costs of homes nationwide, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), led by Mat Ishba, a mogul in the industry, has launched an inventive mortgage product that requires no down ...

A Guide to Rent Withholding: How It Works and What You Should Know

If a landlord doesn’t keep your rental unit safe and livable, some states allow you to stop paying rent until the issues are fixed. This legal process is called “rent withholding”. Howev...

Cities Where Many Renters Pay Under $1,000 a Month

Finding an affordable apartment in a big city can be tough, but it's still possible in certain places like Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh, where rents often remain below $1,000 per month. In 2023, about 32% of renters ...

Housing Assistance Program Opens for Wildfire Victims

Jackson County is mobilizing aid for its residents still struggling with the aftermath of the Almeda and Obenchain wildfires through a promising new initiative, the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). A...

Can You Buy a House Without Putting Any Money Down?

The answer is yes, especially, if you're buying a house for the first time. There are special loans meant just for first-time buyers that don't require you to put any money down at all, and various programs designe...

Wyoming Ramps Up Housing Assistance to Support Vulnerable Groups

Wyoming has allocated additional funding for housing assistance programs targeting vulnerable populations in the state. An extra $8 million will go towards helping groups like low-income families, the eld...