Housing Insights Central

After planning and researching the house you want to buy, it may be time to make your dream come true. You may have settled on the location you prefer, the street, or looking for the simplest wa...

The lack of affordable housing is a national crisis that has hit working families especially hard. As rents and home prices rise faster than incomes, safe and stable housing has become out of reach for many. This crisis lead...

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 ...

This year's wildfires in the western United States have been unprecedented. An area larger than the state of Delaware has already burned, and the fire season is not over yet. Thousands of families have been displac...

Where you choose to build your life when you are just getting started in your professional life can have a profound impact on your career success. When looking for a place to purchase your first home, ...

Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs, but there are always some programs that slip under the radar. Our goal is to bring some lesser-known programs and deals to light so you c...

For those who have heard the news that US housing starts are down 4.1% over the past two months of 2021, your first thought might be, "What is a housing start?" Simply put, a housing start is the construction of a new housing development...

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.  ...