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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. ...

HUD and USDA Collaborates to Implements Updated Energy Efficiency Standards for New Homes

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated to update the Minimum Energy Standards for newly constructed ...

Streamlining Housing Vouchers: A Necessary Reform

The challenge of securing affordable housing is well-known, and housing choice vouchers aim to alleviate this by assisting lower-income families with housing costs.  However, it's disheartening to learn that thes...

Foreclosure: Here are Options When You Cannot Make Your Mortgage Payments

The economy has improved during the past decade. The number of foreclosures has decreased since the last financial crisis. It is noteworthy that foreclosure filings are down 18% which is an improvement ...

Home Buying is Expected to Slow Down, but Should Pick Up in 2023

The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...

What Are The Economic Influence of Rental Assistance on Landlords and Housing Markets

With the increasing emphasis on providing stable housing options for low-income families, rental assistance programs are becoming a linchpin in the housing industry.  These initiat...

Securing Your Home: The Basics of Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners' insurance is an absolute necessity when you own a home. It'll safeguard your house and its contents and offer coverage for personal liability if disaster strikes, like natural calamities, theft, or...

3 Reasons Experts Are Calling the Current Housing Market "Remarkable"

When the pandemic first started to pick up speed, the economy rapidly dropped. Many people feared a repeat of the 2008 recession, where dropping housing prices had disastrous results. However, things do no...

HUD Announces Over $37 Million in Support for New Yorkers During Apartment Repairs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has exciting news for New York City residents. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is getting more than $37 million to help ...