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Last updated: September 10, 2025 The U.S. housing market has faced years of turbulence, and by 2025, many of the same challenges remain. Rising construction costs, limited housing supply, and high de...

Are you looking to upgrade your home but worried about the costs? Fortunately, various government programs can help you finance those renovations through grants and rebates. Related: Short on Home Re...

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is making waves by boosting the U.S. economy and helping the environment at the same time. It’s been praised for cutting pollution and pushing for clean...

As inflation and global tariffs continue to impact household and business budgets, many Americans working from home may be overlooking a valuable financial relief: the home office deduction. Whether you're a fre...

With inflation still straining household budgets and tariffs raising the cost of everyday goods, several states are stepping in with direct relief programs for 2025. While the fed...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Home Adaptation (SHA) grants to help veterans with service-connected disabilities live more independently. These gra...

If you own a home in New York, you may be eligible for a STAR stimulus payment in 2025, helping you save on property taxes when every dollar counts. The School Tax Relief (STAR) program was originally designed to r...

With interest rates rising and inventory tightening, homeownership in America can seem like an impossible goal. But hope remains—not just in certain cities, but through federal and state assistanc...

Winter heating costs can be challenging, but New Hampshire’s Fuel Assistance Program (FAP) is here to help. This initiative, part of the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), provides critic...