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LIHEAP: A Valuable Lifeline for Those Needing Help With Utility Expenses
LIHEAP, formally known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, was established by Congress more than 30 years ago. Overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services and operated by state ...
The Intersection of Health and Housing: Medicaid's Innovative Approach to Combat Homelessness
For over a decade, researchers and advocates have emphasized the intrinsic link between housing and healthcare. This fall marks a crucial turning point as federal Medicaid fun...
California Renters Await Federal Cash Injection Amid Housing Crisis
Amidst the sprawling skyscrapers and picturesque landscapes of California, lies a harrowing reality: a housing crisis that continues to deepen, leaving thousands of residents teetering on the brink of homel...
Airbnb Offers Free Housing to Those Affected by Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...
The Most Budget-friendly Cities in the US to Buy a House
A recent study by WalletHub reveals that buying a house in the US has become hard for many. High mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes have made it extremely difficult, causing many to give up the search...
How Do You know that you're Ready for Home Ownership? Read Through to Find Out
People have different experiences when buying a house for the first time. For example, some feel excited that they have achieved one of their biggest dreams. However, those who apply for a mortgag...
HUD Announces Support for Texas Communities in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas during early July 2024, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has activated a series of federal disaster assi...
These 10 States Make It Easier to Save for a Down Payment
Saving up for a house down payment can take a long time—sometimes decades, depending on where you live in the United States. While buying a home may seem out of reach for many, there are some states where ach...
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...