<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Houston Land Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houston Land Bank]]></description><link>https://www.houstonlandbank.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:19:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.houstonlandbank.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Heir Property &#38; Tangled Titles: How We Clear the Path for New Housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Houston Land Bank (HLB), we do not just build homes. We solve legal puzzles. 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This guide will show you how to buy a house in Houston with low assets without settling for a rundown fixer-upper.]]></description><link>https://www.houstonlandbank.org/post/how-to-buy-a-new-home-in-houston-with-less-than-30k-in-assets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696b489b3e23fce29374e0ac</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/128247_ee5d9bfc98a940d880e488ef45b2039d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Houston Land Bank</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHDP vs. Traditional Homebuyer Program: Which One is Right for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing between them can be confusing. You might see terms like "80% AMI" or "Tier 1" and feel lost. It is vital to pick the right lane because each program has different rules about how much money you can make and how much money you can have in the bank. This guide will compare NHDP vs Traditional Homebuyer Program to help you decide which one fits your specific situation.]]></description><link>https://www.houstonlandbank.org/post/nhdp-vs-traditional-homebuyer-program-which-one-is-right-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696b4730022bfc82f768b75a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/128247_217918b0aa744eef87dc44b7e068c391~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Houston Land Bank</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is AMI? The Simple Guide to Knowing if You Qualify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Area Median Income, or AMI, is the most important number in affordable housing. It decides who gets help and who does not. It is not just for people with very low incomes. It is also for teachers, nurses, office workers, and many other professionals. This guide will break down exactly what AMI is and how to calculate it for yourself.
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