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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...
The Elusive Millennials Begin to Enter the Housing Market
Millennials have been slow to participate in the housing market. Historically, they have preferred to rent rather than own as a result of various factors. This has helped limit the sustained rally in home prices. Howev...
Here's What the Housing Market Has in Store for the Rest of 2020
The housing market is notoriously difficult to assess. That's partially because it's spread out across the country, and income levels in regions are drastically variable. However, it's also because...
Atlanta Floats Idea of $100 million Affordable Housing Bond
Decade after decade, the city of Atlanta, Georgia has dealt with an increase in their homeless population, as well as issues in offering affordable housing to their growing population. It's one of America'...
Is the Coronavirus Crashing the American Housing Market? Yes, but No.
It's no secret that COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the economy. Any economist can tell you that we're in unprecedented times. The closest time in history to this was approximately 100 years ago with the so-...
Congress Proposes Canceling Rents to Prevent Another Housing Crisis
The consequences of COVID-19 on the housing crisis has been evasive. State governments have taken the initiative to implement moratoriums on landlord evictions. Congressional members are deciding what t...
5 Ways to Increase the Appeal of Your Home to Buyers
If you are hoping that lower mortgage rates and a reopening economy will help you get top dollar for your home, that is only part of the battle when it comes to selling. Sure, the real estate market has shown surprising st...
Experts Predict a Huge Housing Crisis Because of THESE 6 Reasons
The risk of getting sick isn't the only thing you need to be worried about during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another major problem is the virus' effect on the housing market. There are several potential problems ha...
This Shocking Fact Might Be the Secret to Solving the Housing Crisis
Currently, thousands of Americans are struggling to find affordable housing. With real estate prices far outpacing inflation or wage growth, many people are being priced out of home ownership. Even renters ...
