Housing Insights Central

This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...

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...

Living in a rental property means you'll often deal directly with your landlord. It's possible to have a positive, productive relationship that benefits both of you. Here’s how renters and landlo...

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...

Owning a home is a big goal for many people in America. However, it's becoming a reality a bit later in life than it used to. Now, for the first time ever, the average age of someone buying their first home ...

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is a U.S. government program aimed at helping people with limited income find good, reasonably priced homes. This program, often called Section 8, is not like public housing that requires you ...

Homes for sale across the United States are taking longer to sell compared to last year, primarily because high prices and rising mortgage rates have made it harder for buyers to act quickly. According to Realto...

In today's rapidly changing world, housing has become a critical issue for people across the globe. Adequate housing is a fundamental human right and crucial in determining an individual's overall well-being and qua...

Securing a spot in the Section 8 housing program is a sigh of relief for many, but the path leading up to it is loaded with waiting times and ambiguity.  As states are starting to accept applications for their...