Housing Insights Central

A recent study by WalletHub reveals that buying a house in the US has become hard for many. High mortgage rates and a shortage of available homes have made it extremely difficult, causing many to give up the search...

Taking on a fixer-upper can feel like a thrilling adventure, but it is completely normal to feel a bit overwhelmed by the process. According to a Zillow analysis, buyers are often willing to pay up to 3.7% abov...

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...

The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...

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...

If you bought a home recently, you might have some unexpected cash waiting for you. Major real estate brokerages Keller Williams and RE/MAX agreed to a $28.5 million settlement over allegations s...

Across the country, many families are struggling to keep up with rent payments and avoid eviction or foreclosure. The economic impacts of the pandemic have made it especially diffic...

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...

Government home improvement grants can help pay for repairs, safety fixes, accessibility upgrades, and energy-saving improvements. Grants are different from loans because they usually do not need to be paid bac...