Housing Insights Central

Public housing provides affordable and safe rental homes for low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. If you think you might qualify and are interested in applying, here’s wha...

A rent-stabilized apartment is a rental home where the government limits how much the rent can go up. Because landlords can only raise rent by a set amount each year, rent-stabilized apartments can ...

California has a program called the California Climate Credit that helps residents save money on their utility bills. This credit is given as a discount directly on your electricity or natural gas bill with no extra paperwor...

Saving up for a house down payment can take a long time—sometimes decades, depending on where you live in the United States. While buying a home may seem out of reach for many, there are some states where ach...

When severe weather strikes your neighborhood, the aftermath can be intense. Trees down, shingles missing, water seeping through cracks — the list of repairs seems endless. But here's something you might no...

Evergreen Home Loans, based in Bellevue, Washington, is continuing to grow across the country. The company recently announced that it has started offering its loan services in 11 new states. These states include Texas, Flori...

There's a bit of positive news for people who own their homes: thanks to a new law, they could start saving a lot more on their taxes. This change is a part of a big new bill that has made some adjustments to gove...

Home improvement projects can be expensive. Whether you're updating your kitchen, fixing a leaky roof, or adding a new room, you might need extra money to get the job done. A home improvement loan can help you pay for the...

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 ...