Posts with tag military housing

Starting next month, leading mortgage lender Bank of America – as well as a new national, nonprofit network – will both begin offering financial relief to military personnel struggling with their mortgage payments. Under the Bank of America program to launch April 1, the nation's largest lender will offer... Continue Reading »

In celebration of Veterans Day, HousingWatch is featuring stories about veterans and their real estate experiences throughout the day. This Veterans Day we can thank the military for something else besides keeping our country safe: rescuing a depressed housing market. The expansion of the Fort Bliss Army base in El Paso,... Continue Reading »

Just as rents are plummeting around the country, the Defense Department announced this week that military personnel will get a 2.5 percent raise in their housing allowance in 2010. What they really probably want is fewer deployments. But an average of $37 more a month for rent, will have to suffice for now. How much... Continue Reading »