Homeownership Boom Widens the Wealth Gap, Leaving Renters in Financial Instability
According to a report, the disparity is not solely due to home equity.
Houston Land Bank Announces ‘Finding Home’ Initiative to Develop Affordable, Resilient Housing in Underserved Neighborhoods
The Houston Land Bank (HLB) has launched the Finding Home Initiative.
2024 SHIBA Report Urges Action as Black Homeownership Faces Critical Challenges
According to a report, systemic barriers continue to inhibit Black Americans from building generational wealth through homeownership.
Traveling for the Holidays? Tips to Protect Your Home While You Are Away
To ensure a worry-free trip, it’s essential to take proactive steps to safeguard your property and enjoy peace of mind.
How to Maintain and Improve Your Plumbing this Fall and Winter
To help you tackle these tasks, plumbing experts offer tips for jobs you can do yourself, and those that might be better left to the pros.
How Homeowners and Renters Should Respond After a Natural Disaster
In observance of National Preparedness Month, experts are offering homeowners and renters these tips for how to respond when disaster strikes.
Mortgage Payments Fall Lower Than Rent in 22 of 50 Largest US Metros
The monthly cost of homeownership may be more attainable than people think– but, it depends on where they live.
HUD Awards $31.7 Million to Support Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country as part of its FY 2024 budget.
Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Steps to Lower Housing Costs, Speed Up Construction
The administration’s Housing Supply Action Plan, launched last year, has led to more homes under construction than ever in the past five decades.
Your Guide to Replacing Home Siding
To help you make sensible, stylish decisions, here are some fast facts about popular varieties of home siding.
Moving Soon? These Tips Can Make It Easier
Here are tips to help you successfully execute your move.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Gen Z and Millennials Ready to Become Homeowners, But Prices Are Holding Them Back: Data
The dream of homeownership remains an integral part of life for Gen Z and millennials in the U.S., who continue to feel that owning a home is important, despite market conditions.
HUD and The Appraisal Foundation Forge Historic Deal to Tackle Racial Inequity in Real Estate Appraisal
To address systemic racial disparities in the real estate appraisal profession, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a historic Conciliation Agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF).
Unlocking Homeownership With Down Payment Assistance and a Savings Plan
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for a grant to help with your housing purchase.
7 Tips for Electrical Safety in and Around Your Home
It’s a great time to remind yourself of the potential dangers associated with electricity and be proactive about electrical safety in and around your home, workplace and community.
12 Ideas for Home Improvement Projects to Do Now
Now is the perfect time to breathe new life into your living space, whether you’re looking to revamp your kitchen, upgrade your landscaping or tackle that long-overdue bathroom renovation.
Lower Home Cooling Bills: 6 Tips for Savings this Summer
Before setting the thermostat to cool, homeowners should try these cost-saving tips.
Leaving Town? Here’s How to Prep Your Home
While catching some summer sun, you can help protect your home and possessions using these tools and strategies.
Almost Two-Thirds of Home Fires Are Due to Human Error: Here’s How to Prepare
Here’s how to help prevent fires, and how to prepare for the worst.