Housing Insights Central

Interested in getting a bargain on a home? You might consider buying a condemned property, though these come with challenges. Let's break down what a condemned house is, why one might be condemned, and what po...

Buying a home is a big deal. It takes a lot of steps, and you'll need to gather a bunch of papers to do it. When you buy a home, especially if you need a loan, there will be a lot of personal and financial documents to show ...

If you ask anyone who lives in a big city what their largest expense is, chances are you'll hear the same answer: "rent". It's undeniable that large cities, especially those experiencing gentri...

In Tacoma, WA, police put on personal protective equipment in order to clear an abandoned school that had been taken over by nearly a dozen people. This action was taken on the night of Friday, November 20. The homeless pe...

As the economy continues to sputter along as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the employment rate is hovering around 7% nationwide. As such, it is no surprise to learn that many families are havin...

Most people have thought of trailer homes as tacky, cheap and unsightly solutions for housing. They have a bad reputation for being unkempt places where only poor people live. However, a few housing experts think t...

As the housing crisis continues, more and more people are struggling to find ways to afford a house. However, if you aren't fully researching your options, there is a chance that you're leaving m...

Dreaming of owning your own home? A new proposal called the "First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" could be a big help.  It's a plan that might give people looking to buy the...

The lack of affordable housing is a common problem in Maine as it is in the rest of the United States. This widespread flaw causes more people to be at risk of homelessness. Those who live on an extremely low income ...