Housing Insights Central

This September, several cities in Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Indiana will open waiting lists for affordable housing programs. If you are looking for help paying for rent through the Sectio...

Government housing assistance programs provide critical support for millions struggling with unaffordable housing costs. However, demand for aid continues to far outstrip available resources....

A big update was planned to make two apartment buildings in Chicago better for the environment and cheaper for elderly people with less money to live in. These buildings would get things like solar...

Can I buy a house if I don’t make a lot of money? Yes, it’s possible to buy a house with a low income. Many programs and loans are designed to help people who earn less, and lenders l...

Mortgage rates dropped a bit before the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting, but haven’t really dropped much since. Experts say rates probably won’t go down much more before the end of 2025, even if the...

In Lansing, Michigan, a new offer is out for people buying their first home. Michigan is giving away $25,000 to help with the down payment, which is the money you need to pay upfront when you buy a house. The tea...

Many Americans who don't already own a home feel that becoming a homeowner is becoming an impossible goal. According to a recent survey from Northwestern Mutual, over half of these non-homeowners (53%) believe that owning ...

President Donald J. Trump's administration has suggested a new idea to make homes more affordable: allowing mortgages that last 50 years instead of the usual 30 years. This proposal aims to help people manage today’s ...

Buying a home comes with many upfront costs, but your annual tax refund can be a great way to boost your budget. Whether your refund is large or small, here are three ways you can use that money to help you become a homeowner. ...