The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.9% in Q4 2008. A normal rate for recent years appears to be about 1.7%. There is some noise in the series, quarter to quarter, so perhaps the vacancy rate has stabilized in the 2.7% to 2.9% range.... read the rest...

Home eviction is not all that uncommon, and here are some things to remember about it. Remember that by the time you get an eviction notice, you only have a short amount of time left to move. Do not ignore an eviction notice! If you have gotten to the point where you receive an eviction notice, you should arrange to take your belongings somewhere very soon. If the Marshal needs to move your stuff, than you will be forced to pay storage and city fees to get it back, or it will be sold at auction.... read the rest...

Government grants are sums of government money that the government hands out to an individual, group, business, or organization if they meet the requirements. Generally, you need to apply for government grants to get them, and this can be done by getting grant applications on the grants that you are interested in. Grants can help you in a number of different ways, no matter who you are. There are a huge number of government grants, and literally millions of dollars available every year to whomever applies and qualifies for them. Many businesses and organizations have profited greatly from government grants, as well as college students and other programs that can help people find a better place in society.... read the rest...