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San Diego landlords are under scrutiny for violating the city's rent control ordinance by illegally raising rents on tenants. The Tenant Protection Act caps rent increases at 10% annually, but some ...

As the housing crisis in the United States continues to escalate, more and more Americans are struggling to afford stable housing. Homelessness ...

House poor is a term for a situation in which a person spends a large proportion of their total income on home ownership, leaving them with very little discretionary income for other necessities or enjoyable activities.&n...

Homeowners often reflexively consider refinancing when interest rates drop, hoping for lower payments. However, refinancing solely for a lower rate may not actually save you money in the long run. Here are some guida...

Affordability has become a pressing issue in the U.S. housing market, prompting some major home builders to adopt a new approach. The Washington Post recently reported that powerful builders are...

While the economy has improved since the height of the pandemic, many households continue to struggle with housing costs. Fortunately, resources are available for at-risk homeowners and renters in need of assistance. Federal an...

President Joe Biden's State of the Union address included a significant proposal aimed at combating the affordability crisis plaguing the housing market. Biden's plan entails an annual tax ...

Buying a home is a big part of the American Dream for many people, but right now, it's getting harder to make that dream come true. The Washington Post shared stories of people who managed to buy hom...

For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...