$354M in Mortgage Relief Available to Georgia Homeowners
In early 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. This law created a Homeowner Assistance Fund, a…
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Affordable Connectivity Program Helps Households Connect
The Affordable Connectivity Program, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program, is a new long-term benefit that will help to lower the cost…
Fannie, Freddie unveil plans to tackle racial homeownership gap
Mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announced Wednesday a series of actions that aim to make it easier to buy a…
5 Tips to Make Tax Season a Breeze for Homeowners
Written by Melissa Walcott While purchasing a home is a massive financial undertaking, there are a few tips homeowners can implement to…
DECAL Offers Trauma Responsive Care Grants for Georgia Communities
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announces another Trauma Responsive Care Grant funding cycle for community-based organizations across Georgia.…
US Department of Labor awards more than $57M to help veterans avoid homelessness; reenter the workforce
WASHINGTON, DC (WWAY) – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $57 million in grants to organizations…
Is it Worth Getting a Loan for Your Home Renovation?
Written by Carol Morgan It’s a great time to think about changes you may want to make to your Atlanta home and…
Paying For A Yard: Single-Family Comes At A Price In Houston’s Booming Build-To-Rent Housing Industry
Written by Elizabeth Colegrove Houston developer Wan Bridge has a simple pitch for prospective residents: Move into one of its tidy, newly built…
Black Homeownership Assistance Comes to Atlanta on Juneteenth
Written by Roz Edward The American Dream, by any definition, includes the belief that one can work hard and achieve financial success.…
Medical Bills Won’t Haunt Your Credit Report Anymore
Written by Adam Hardy Later this summer, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion will begin removing medical debt from credit reports, significantly reducing a…
FHFA Announces $740 Million in 2022 for National Housing Trust Fund & Capital Magnet Fund
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on February 28 that the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the Capital Magnet Fund…
How to understand and reduce taxes when selling your home
Written by Liz Weston If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial advisor James Guarino says…
These are New York’s most affordable neighborhoods: report
Written by Sarah Vasile NEW YORK (PIX11) — With rent prices surging — and the possibility for more hikes looming — New…
HOA Homefront: What to do about expired and ignored CC&Rs
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: I am looking into purchasing a property with three freestanding units and a small amount of…
Why Owning a Townhome Could be the Perfect Option For You
Written by Green When it comes to owning real estate, most people focus on condos, apartments, and single-family homes. If you study…
Home loans and credit cards: How higher rates affect your finances
Written by By Christopher Rugaber | The Associated Press Record-low mortgages below 3% are long gone. Credit card rates will likely rise.…