ORMOND BEACH HOUSING AUTHORITY
Ormond Beach Housing Authority serves Volusia
100 New Britain Ave
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVICE
Why Moving Just Two Subway Stops Away Can Drop Your City Rental Prices by Forty Percent
To many renters, two subway stops feel almost meaningless. The commute changes by only a few minutes. The train line stays the same. The city skyline barely looks different. Yet those few stations can sometimes separate two completely different rental markets.
How Far You Should Expand Your Search Area to Find Better Deals
Expanding your apartment search area can reveal better deals, but going too far can create new costs and daily inconvenience. Renters should compare travel time, transportation costs, and access to essentials before choosing a wider search zone. This guide explains how to expand your search area without making the wrong trade-off.
The Complete Sewer Scope Checklist That Saved Me From a 15000 Dollar Underground Pipe Disaster
The house looked solid until a tiny camera went underground and ruined the fantasy. From the street, nothing looked scary. The lawn was trimmed, the kitchen had been updated, the bathroom tile looked clean, and the seller kept saying the home had been “well maintained.” Even the inspection felt mostly normal. A few old outlets. Some tired caulk. A water heater with a birthday coming soon. Nothing that sounded like a deal killer. Then my inspector asked one question that changed everything: “Do you want to sewer scope it?” At first, it sounded like one more annoying buyer expense. Another add-on. Another inspection fee in a process already full of fees. But that sewer scope ended up saving me from a hidden underground pipe disaster that could have cost around 15000 dollars after closing.
Decoding HUD’s Rental Assistance: How RAD Programs and Tenant Support Help Housing Needs
In today's housing-constrained environment, two major HUD programs, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and Tenant Rental Assistance, have helped thousands of families find affordable housing. These projects not only provide rent assistance but also provide residents with stable housing options. Today, we'll take a closer look at how the RAD program and Tenant Rental Assistance work.