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COVID-19 Pandemic and Hurricane Laura Coalesce to Create Housing Crisis
In parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, both renters and homeowners are dealing with the aftermath of catastrophic Hurricane Laura. The hurricane made landfall as a category 4 storm, with wind speeds ...
Starting a business is one of the most challenging processes. Before starting one, you must get all the licenses and set aside a significant amount of...
Consider Sharing One Office with A Partner One of the best ways to find affordable office space is by partnering with an...
Are Housing Projects Worth the Investment?
Already in 2021, we have read breaking news about well over a dozen housing projects being built (or rebuilt) in inner cities. The price tag is in the billions, but the cost of these housing projects is said by many to be much high...
Home Buying is Expected to Slow Down, but Should Pick Up in 2023
The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...
Who Needs to Talk to a Housing Counselor?
Are you in the middle of trying to buy a home? You may already have purchased one but are now in the throes of trying to keep it. If foreclosure seems around the bend, don't panic. There are plenty of resources available to ...
How Much Should You Spend on Rent?
Deciding how much to spend on rent starts with understanding what you can comfortably afford. Here are some general rules to guide you: The 30% Rule A common recommendation is to spend about 30% of your gross monthly income...
Experts Predict a Huge Housing Crisis Because of THESE 6 Reasons
The risk of getting sick isn't the only thing you need to be worried about during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another major problem is the virus' effect on the housing market. There are several potential problems ha...
California's Housing Policies May Cause Wildfires Losses to Get Worse
On October 2, environmental engineers and fire safety professionals announced that California's wildfire destruction could be directly related to the state's housing policies. If the state does not make so...
Arkansas Veterans to Receive Housing Assistance Vouchers This Month
In a report issued on Friday December 11, the Pine Bluff, AR, housing authority will receive and distribute 10 housing choice vouchers provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developmen...
