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If you’re facing eviction due to the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic, the good news is help is on the way. The bad news is it might not arrive…
Manufactured homes are a good option for homeowners looking for a newly built modern home that comes with an affordable price and affordable mortgage payment. Though the term “mobile home”…
Debt consolidation is a sensible solution for consumers overwhelmed by credit card debt. It can be done with or without a loan. Consolidation cuts costs by lowering the interest rate…
Finding the right home loan – and a credible lender willing to offer it – isn’t easy. Since the Great Recession of 2008, mortgage interest rates have hovered near historic…
Paying off a home is a large part of the American dream — if any of us ever actually get there — so let’s imagine the scene. The last payment…
Stacie Samuels wants a do-over as a first-time home buyer. Samuels, a nurse practitioner from St. Petersburg, believed she was well-equipped to purchase her first home, just a few years…
When a lender reviews your loan application, they’ll look at the following factors to determine if you are mortgage-worthy: Income Debt Credit Employment Property or collateral Financial resources for a…
There’s nothing more annoying to deal with than an unexpected home repair. They’re costly and can take a huge hit on your budget – impacting your life and finances. The…
Dear Liz: Is there any way to expedite the foreclosure process? My wife bought a townhome shortly before we were married. Long story short, it didn’t fit our family once we…
Disputes between tenants and landlords are by no means uncommon. While many can be resolved through communication between the two parties and resulting in mutual agreement about the issue, tens…
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- N.A. (ND) Take action to avoid eviction using the CDC order. Retrieved from https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/renter-protections/cdc-eviction-protections/
- Collins, M., Jackson, D. (2021, May 5) Judge puts temporary hold on eviction moratorium ruling following Biden administration appeal. Retrieved from https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/05/05/judge-strikes-down-covid-moratorium-eviction-rental-properties/4958924001/
- N.A. (2021, April 7) Week 27 Household Pulse Survey: March 17 – March 29. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2021/demo/hhp/hhp27.html
- Goodman, L., Reynolds, K. (2021, February 24) Urban Wire Housing and Housing Finance. Retrieved from https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/many-people-are-behind-rent-how-much-do-they-owe