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How to Cut Costs on House Maintenance and Give Your Budget a Boost

There is no denying that owning a home is not a cheap endeavor. Once you have purchased the property, you are on the hook for keeping it well maintained. This is why it is important to work in the cost o...

How Housing Costs Are Influencing Where People Choose to Work

These days, where you decide to work is becoming a lot more about where you can afford to live. The perks a job offers for housing, like help with paying rent or buying a home, are starting to make a big diffe...

Squatters Rights – New York Couple Facing a Nightmare

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a New York City couple's long-awaited retirement plans have been sidelined by a stressful ordeal as they battle with a squatter who has taken over their dream home. As origina...

A Look at the Proposed $25,000 Downpayment Grant for First-Time Homebuyers

The Downpayment Toward Equity Act is a proposed bill aiming to help first-time homebuyers with a grant of up to $25,000.  This money could help cover important costs like a down payment, clos...

New York's Homeowner Relief: What You Need to Know About the 2025 Star Stimulus Checks

If you own a home in New York, you might be eligible for financial relief on your property taxes through the Star program. The state has started sending out stimulus checks this week a...

Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.85%: A Glimmer of Hope for Homebuyers

As of June 2025, mortgage rates have seen a slight decrease, bringing the 30-year fixed rate down to 6.85%. This is a positive sign for individuals looking to buy homes in a period marked by economic uncertai...

Buying a House with Low Income: A 2025 Guide

  Can You Buy a House with Low Income? Yes, it’s possible to buy a house even if you have a low income. Many special mortgage loans and home-buying programs are designed to help people with lower earnings. There i...

My Tenant Jumped Off The Balcony

I was able to buy a house because one of the tenants jumped off the balcony from the 2nd floor (probably about 25 ft). He was lucky to be alive. I have it on video if I can post it here. He was on drugs, he wasn’t contemplating jumping&h...

New Program Launched to Help People Find Stable Homes

Montana has been dealing with a growing housing crisis, with homelessness increasing by 38 percent over the last 15 years. This has made it harder for many to find stable, safe places to live. The lack of a home can l...


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