Housing Insights Central

Many aspiring homeowners find the financial hurdle of a down payment a major obstacle on their path to homeownership. Thankfully, down payment loans are providing a powerful solution, helping individua...

Many people list owning a house as a top life goal, attracted by the promise of stability, investment potential, and personal satisfaction. But is homeownership truly superior, or are we influenced by societal pressures ...

However, even with the numerous benefits, you might keep putting off repairs because of the notion that it will take up ...

In America, the number of older adults is on the rise, with about 55.8 million people, or one out of six, being 65 or older as of 2020. A recent study from the Urban Institute has shone a light on how budget cuts to the De...

Buying a brand-new house in the United States could soon hit your wallet harder. Builders say that because of trade policies introduced by President Donald Trump, the average cost to construct a new home ...

In Rockford, Illinois, the city council and township have decided to give more money to a helpful program that's been around for 30 years. This program is all a...

Interested in getting a bargain on a home? You might consider buying a condemned property, though these come with challenges. Let's break down what a condemned house is, why one might be condemned, and what po...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two big companies that help make buying homes more affordable and predictable in America. They are important because they buy home loans from banks and then sell them to investors...

A big update was planned to make two apartment buildings in Chicago better for the environment and cheaper for elderly people with less money to live in. These buildings would get things like solar...