Housing Insights Central

Buying a brand-new house in the United States could soon hit your wallet harder. Builders say that because of trade policies introduced by President Donald Trump, the average cost to construct a new home ...

Mortgage refinancing is often touted as a way for homeowners to lower their housing costs. However, refinancing only makes financial sense under certain circumstances. Here's some gu...

Deciding how much to spend on rent starts with understanding what you can comfortably afford. Here are some general rules to guide you:   The 30% Rule A common recommendation is to spend about 30% of your gross monthly income...

Milpitas has undertaken a new housing initiative to provide vital support to low-income workers and their families. The Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP), a...

Finding an affordable apartment in a big city can be tough, but it's still possible in certain places like Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh, where rents often remain below $1,000 per month. In 2023, about 32% of renters ...

Jackson County is mobilizing aid for its residents still struggling with the aftermath of the Almeda and Obenchain wildfires through a promising new initiative, the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). A...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has accused Greenview Associates L.P., Palmer Asset Management, LLC, and their landlord John Martin, from Manchester, New Hampshire, of breaki...

If you are a renter or homeowner struggling to keep your heat on this winter, help is available. Low-income households can now apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to prevent their utility ser...

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...