Although owning a home has become increasingly more difficult in the past few years, thanks to skyrocketing home prices and low available housing, there are cities in the US where homeownership has been thriving.Owning a home is a vital part of the American dream. Although pursuing this feat is Read more
I’m Thinking of Relocating, But Must I?
If you’re thinking of moving to a new home this 2018, you must plan carefully to make sure it won’t hurt your finances. The recent tax reform will have varying effects on the housing economy of the country.On December 20, 2017, the House passed the GOP tax bill. Two days later, President Donald Read more
Whatever Happened to Affordable Housing?
While sweeping through the morning mortgage news, one particular article from The Guardian caught my attention. The piece, written by UN-appointed special rapporteur Leilani Farha headlines: “Housing is a human rights issue.” I did a double take. That’s not something you see every day.Or maybe Read more
HUD Allots $55.2MM to Boost Housing in Native American Communities
“These grants will support our Native American communities as they work to improve housing conditions and neighborhoods,” Dr. Ben Carson, secretary of the HUD, said in a statement announcing the grants.The Department of Housing and Urban Development is showing support to Native American Read more
Turning Homeownership into Reality
Homeownership is an exciting experience.More than a goal, it is a journey. For it to be meaningful, it has to be experienced. Homeownership is very personal. However, all homeowners have one common desire -- to keep their homes, where they feel safe and secure.Turning it into a Read more