Housing Insights Central

While the temperatures outside may feel otherwise, summer will soon be in the rear view mirror. This means that now is the time to perform those home maintenance tasks that should be done before the...

Rising interest rates and the ongoing threat of a recession would have sent prior housing markets into a slump. However, that is not what is happening in the U.S. heading into the fall of 2023. Ac...

In Richmond, people living in cheaper homes are facing a big issue: they're being kicked out over rent payments that the city says they missed. For example, a person we'll call Ms. Jones was shocked when she ...

The cost of rent continues to increase across the country, making housing a struggle for many renters. But affordable options are still out there if you get creative. Here are some strategies for rente...

On the notable day of June 27, 2024, we observed the outstanding 90-year journey of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a pillar of American homeownership since its inception via the National Housing Act of 1934, a v...

Today, the challenge of securing an affordable living space is hitting Americans hard. Across numerous cities, to even think of buying a house, one might need a yearly income surpassing the $100,000 mark.  ...

Can I buy a house if I don’t make a lot of money? Yes, it’s possible to buy a house with a low income. Many programs and loans are designed to help people who earn less, and lenders l...

This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...

In a notable development from Appleton, Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has lodged official charges against the proprietors of a duplex for alleged disability d...