Housing Insights Central

Now that you’ve got your heart set on a dream home, it’s time to figure out the financing. Lucky for you, there are a variety of options when it comes to financing a home purchase. Before ...

If a landlord doesn’t keep your rental unit safe and livable, some states allow you to stop paying rent until the issues are fixed. This legal process is called “rent withholding”. Howev...

If you're hoping for a new federal stimulus check in 2026, unfortunately, there isn't one coming. However, some states are still giving money to their residents. The biggest program getting attention right n...

Dreaming of owning your own home? A new proposal called the "First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" could be a big help.  It's a plan that might give people looking to buy the...

The holiday season is a great opportunity to earn extra money, especially if you’re worried about covering essential expenses like rent or bills. Many seasonal jobs are easy to start, don’t req...

Home improvement projects can be expensive. Whether you're updating your kitchen, fixing a leaky roof, or adding a new room, you might need extra money to get the job done. A home improvement loan can help you pay for the...

In a commendable effort to broaden homeownership opportunities for hard-working, low-income families, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted $13.5 mill...

President Donald J. Trump's administration has suggested a new idea to make homes more affordable: allowing mortgages that last 50 years instead of the usual 30 years. This proposal aims to help people manage today’s ...

When your air conditioner struggles to keep your home cool, you might think the answer is simple: just get a bigger one. But this common assumption can actually lead to more problems than it solves. The Problem ...