Housing Insights Central

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...

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 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 ...

Decade after decade, the city of Atlanta, Georgia has dealt with an increase in their homeless population, as well as issues in offering affordable housing to their growing population. It's one of America'...

The challenge of securing affordable housing is well-known, and housing choice vouchers aim to alleviate this by assisting lower-income families with housing costs.  However, it's disheartening to learn that thes...

Buying a foreclosed property can present an opportunity for savings, yet it's accompanied by certain risks that prospective buyers should keep in mind. Often, banks are keen on selling these properties at below-market...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have collaborated to update the Minimum Energy Standards for newly constructed ...

The economy has improved during the past decade. The number of foreclosures has decreased since the last financial crisis. It is noteworthy that foreclosure filings are down 18% which is an improvement ...

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 ...