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Worried about Eviction or Foreclosure? You Don't Need to Be in Most Markets
Eviction and foreclosure are an unfortunate part of the housing market that disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged people. In most cases, rent rises faster than wages, so people earning...
The Housing Market Is on a Wild & Curvy Upswing for the Remainder of 2020
Welcome to the new reality for the housing market. Who could have expected so many changes during the 2020 housing season? Economists had predicted that the 2020 housing market would be stable. There ...
How to Relocate Safely During COVID-19
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has impacted virtually every aspect of human life today. The spiraling effects of this pandemic are gradually creeping into the housing sector. With the government and stakeholders in the health sector re...
Presidential Candidates Lay Out Their Housing Policy Plans Before Debates
Early voting is already underway in many areas of the United States. The first presidential debate is scheduled for September 29. In advance of the first debate, both former Vice President Joe Biden an...
COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Housing Instability for People of Color
In an analysis of survey data from the United States Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, researchers demonstrated that housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate e...
Finding Decent, Affordable Housing Is a Struggle for Families
The real estate boom that has gone on for the past few years has shown no signs of stopping. The inventory of new construction and existing homes for sale is at an all-time low, and the prices of homes are at an a...
American Homeowners Gain $1 Trillion in Equity During COVID-19 Housing Boom
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic on March 13, 2020, American homeowners have seen their equity grow by $1 trillion. The housing boom has been driven by the pande...
7 Things You Shouldn't Ignore When Buying a House
If you are looking for an affordable house, it is easy to lose focus on your goals. However, you should not jump into getting an offer before someone else or settle on a house just because you think you cannot get a better on...
6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Home
If you plan to buy a home now or in the future, that is the most significant financial decision you will make. Therefore, you’ll need to make several considerations before settling on a home to void regrets. For example, you s...