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Property taxes in New York can be expensive, especially for families and seniors. To help reduce these costs, New York State offers a program called STAR (School Tax Relief). This program gives money b...

Owning a home might soon be more achievable for many Americans. There's exciting news about a proposed $15,000 tax credit that aims to help first-time home buyers.  Although this tax cred...

If you’re hoping to buy a home, you might be wondering whether prices are finally coming down. In some parts of the U.S., the answer is yes—housing prices have started to decrease.   Ar...

When you’re looking to buy a home, there are several types of mortgages you can choose from. One of the most popular choices is the FHA loan, which is backed by the federal government. According to the Mortgage Bankers Associati...

Rent prices are starting to go down in many parts of the United States, giving renters some relief after several years of rising costs. These changes follow a period from 2019 to 2022 when rents went up quickly. According to ...

The housing market is constantly evolving, with new trends and government programs emerging to support potential buyers in making informed decisions. Whether you're a firs...

Take a quick guess about how many thunderstorms are active at any given moment on Earth....   It's a big number.  At any given time about 1,800 thunderstorms are raging, e...

For a year, we had heard rumors about the apartment on the 3rd floor. The downstairs tenant whispered about the reclusive tenant.  He paid his rent on time and seemingly left anyone else alone.  I had always dismissed the gossip ...

The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has raised concerns about recent executive orders issued by President Trump, saying they could significantly impact affordable housing.  The group...