Housing Insights Central

The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...

Navigating the ever-changing housing market can be difficult, especially when applying for a mortgage. Home prices and interest rates can fluctuate drastically; thus, it's critical to stay informed ...

Since purchasing a house is a momentous investment that requires a significant amount of cash, it is essential to spend enough time researching and following the proper procedure before settling on the perfect home. If y...

Housing affordability has become a hot topic in the U.S. within recent years, only further exasperated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless individuals and families have faced cruelty while enduri...

In a significant move toward equality in housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a substantial $10 million grant program aimed at bolstering housing counseling agencies...

With the increasing emphasis on providing stable housing options for low-income families, rental assistance programs are becoming a linchpin in the housing industry.  These initiat...

In Lansing, Michigan, a new offer is out for people buying their first home. Michigan is giving away $25,000 to help with the down payment, which is the money you need to pay upfront when you buy a house. The tea...

Financial problems like job loss, illness, or divorce can make it hard for homeowners to pay their mortgage. If you’re having trouble making your monthly payments, a mortgage loan modification m...

Linn County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program aims to temporarily bandage a gaping wound. While the program offers short-term aid for renters facing ...