Hawaii State

Columbus, OH

First Home Alliance is dedicated to helping first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership through financial education, counseling and down payment assistance, making the process more accessible and manageable. FHA President and Founder Larry Laws, Sr. explains.

Homebuying Assistance Program for Veterans and Lower-Income Homebuyers

Groton, CT

The US Sun

A MAJOR housing complex is paying its residents to settle claims it failed to maintain properties. Branford Manor Apartments in Connecticut set aside $12.25 million for current and former residents. The apartment complex has dozens of units in Groton, near the coastal city of New London. Tenants sued the landlord...

Americans can claim up to $6,000 from $12.25m housing settlement – and the amount you get is based on your age

Florida State

FinanceBuzz

Don't let your retirement savings fade in the Florida sun. Find out which 12 cities are becoming too expensive for retirees.

12 Florida Cities That Are Getting Too Expensive for Retirees

Alabama State

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A Piece of Travel

Looking to move to a state that goes easier on your wallet? In a recent study, Forbes discovered the ten cheapest states to live in. Moving to any of these states could put some hard-earned money back in your pocket.

10 States With the Lowest Cost of Living

Texas State

Retirement costs are rising in some Texas towns. Explore affordable alternatives and find the perfect retirement destination that fits your budget.

6 Texas Cities Becoming Too Pricey for Retirees (Try These 4 Instead)

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Indiana State

Utah State

While most agents are headed toward beach towels and piña coladas, summer is your prime time to hone in on your business and set yourself up for dominating the second half of the year. Join us for BAM BBQ, our FREE virtual event on July 17 to do just that! Sign up here.

Top 10 Budget-Friendly States for Homebuyers in 2024

GOBankingRates

Canadians are on the move - perhaps more than ever before. Several factors are at play - including remote work and rising housing costs. Be Aware: 10 Dangerous Cities You Shouldn't Buy a Home in No...

5 Canadian Cities Where You Can Buy Luxury Homes For $100,000 or Less

Detroit, MI

DETROIT — The federal government is laying the groundwork for a potentially major change to the nation’s largest rental assistance program, aiming to test an idea that would allow low-income tenants to pay rent directly with cash, rather than use traditional housing vouchers. On Wednesday afternoon in Detroit,...

The federal government’s new plan to (maybe) give renters straight cash

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

UPI News

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said Wednesday it is making 19 single family mortgage documents available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese languages.

HUD makes mortgage documents accessible in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, more

Considering retiring somewhere new? The city you choose can have a huge impact on your finances and well-being. According to research by U.S. News & World Report, your golden years could shine even brighter depending on where you decide to settle down.

50 Best U.S. Cities for Retirement, Ranked

Sun City Center, FL

Travel + Leisure

This Florida Town Is the Most Affordable Community for Retirees, According to Realtor.com

Housing security for New Zealand's 1.7 million renters could be threatened if the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law. Among some potentially positive changes in the amendment—such as the introduction of a pet bond—are rule changes that could cause real harm to renters. In particular, the proposed return of "no-cause" evictions is troubling.

No-cause evictions have the potential to hurt renters—with little gain for good landlords

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Opinion: Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Detroit is the most affordable city for Black families in the U.S. While the current housing market is unaffordable for many American households, recent data show underrepresented communities are even more affected by the state of the market. According to real estate data tracker Redfin, the average Black family can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros. Comparatively, the typical white family can afford a starter home in 32 of these metros.

As Starter Homes Become Increasingly Difficult to Afford, Black Households Are at an Even Greater Disadvantage

If you've recently considered moving to Hawaii, you know how expensive the state is compared to much of the rest of the United States. In fact, just 20% of households in the state can afford to buy a...

The Best and Worst Cities in Hawaii for Your Finances

Dallas, TX

Business Insider

The "Million Dollar Listing" agent revealed the top five US cities where home prices are set to spike, from Atlanta to San Diego.

These are the 5 US cities you should buy a home in before you get priced out of the housing market, says 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate investor

San Francisco, CA

Joshua Tree, CA

The real estate market has grown substantially from year to year over the past decade. According to Statista, the residential real estate market is seeing a surge in demand and is projected to...

Housing Market 2024: Cross These 4 Cities Off Your Homebuying List

The Hill

Story at a glance (NewsNation) — Many Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing amid high inflation and rising housing costs, marking a rise in what people are calling “boommates.” Oftentimes, retired homeowners are renting out their extra rooms to younger people seeking affordable housing. Historically, Americans would buy larger houses while they were raising children and…

‘Boommates’: Many Baby Boomers are turning to home-sharing to tackle unaffordable housing

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$6.6M in new federal grant program heading to Hawaiʻi to build more housing

Gov. Josh Green alongside US Sen. Brian Schatz and HUD Regional Administrator Jason Pu, on Wednesday announced that Hawai‘i has been awarded more than $6.6 million...

$6.6M in new federal grant program heading to Hawaiʻi to build more housing

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