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Why Your Credit Score Is KEY to Getting Section 8 Housing!

A man checking his credit score so he can get housing

Are you searching for Section 8 housing? Here’s something to keep in mind: your credit score will play a role…

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Can You Get Cash Instead of a Housing Voucher? HUD’s New Program Explained

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For years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued housing vouchers to help families, individuals of…

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What the 2024 Election Means for Affordable Housing

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Affordable housing is a pressing concern for millions of Americans. The gap between housing costs and income levels continues to…

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$70 BILLION Potentially Added to Housing Choice Voucher Program!

More help may be coming to the Housing Choice Voucher program in the near future, but it isn’t guaranteed yet!…

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We need YOU to help us EXPAND Affordable Housing!

EXPAND Affordable Housing

Your Affordable Housing Heroes have always been here to try and make a positive difference in this country, by providing…

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Navigating VASH: Insight into the HUD HCV Rental Assistance & VA Support Program

HUD HCV Rental Assistance and VA Support Program

How does the HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance work in the VASH program? HUD-VASH emerged as the product…

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How to Face Homelessness and Win

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We are sympathetic to the difficulties that are faced when someone is at risk of becoming or staying homeless. If…

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What Is Home Equity And How It Works

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One advantage of buying a house is the ability to accumulate equity in it. You may then use that equity…

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FHEO and FHIP

What are FHEO, FHIP and FHAP programs

What is the FHEO (The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity) and its associated programs: FHIP and FHAP? What…

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Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

hidden costs of homeownership taxes, homeowners insurance, PMI

You might be looking to buy a new house this year since mortgage interest rates are so low and the…

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  • Section 8: Myths vs. Facts
    by Kristal Pastor
    December 9, 2025
    Section 8, also called the Housing Choice Voucher Program, is one of the most helpful…
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  • Housing Programs for Seniors and Disabled People
    by Kristal Pastor
    December 9, 2025
    Finding affordable, safe, and stable housing can be a challenge — especially if you are…
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  • Smart Ways to Navigate — and Work Around — New Work Requirements in Affordable Housing
    by Kristal Pastor
    November 25, 2025
    As affordable housing policies continue to evolve across the United States, many renters who depend…
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  • Big SNAP Change Ahead: USDA Says Everyone Must Reapply for Benefits
    by Kristal Pastor
    November 17, 2025
    Millions of people across the United States rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
    Continue reading Big SNAP Change Ahead: USDA Says Everyone Must Reapply for Benefits
  • Could Americans Receive a $2,000 “Tariff Dividend”?
    by Kristal Pastor
    November 11, 2025
    President Donald Trump has recently suggested a plan to give most Americans a $2,000 “tariff…
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