Did you know June is National Homeownership Month? During this month, you will see information stressing the importance of homeownership to the U.S. economy. You’ll also learn how beneficial owning a home can be.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced last week that it is making $43 million in grants available to support housing counseling organizations across the nation.

“HUD-approved housing counselors can make all the difference in helping families find and keep stable housing,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “Research demonstrates that housing counseling helps people make informed housing choices and can be the best preventative medicine to avoid housing problems down the road.”

“HUD-approved housing counselors can make all the difference in helping families find and keep stable housing.”

HUD Secretary Ben Carson

HUD believes this kind of investment in housing counseling “stimulates six dollars from other state and local sources.”

Read HUD’s full announcement.