Housing Insights Central

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...

Are you worried about paying your energy bills as temperatures drop? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can help you with heating costs during winter, cooling in the summer, and can also hel...

During the holidays, there is usually less demand for rental units because people are busy with celebrations and travel. Landlords who want to fill their properties before the new year may be more open to ne...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers housing grants to veterans who have disabilities related to their military service. These grants help veterans buy, build, or make changes ...

New York State has a special program to help people save money on property taxes, especially for school costs. This program is called the School Tax Relief (STAR) program. It was created to make living in New York more a...

Medicare is a government health insurance program mostly for people aged 65 and older. One common question is whether Medicare helps pay for housing costs. Here is what you need to know.   Does Medicare Pay for H...

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...

In the world of affordable housing, technology is finally making a big difference. For a long time, this sector lagged behind when it came to technological upgrades, but the COVID-19 pandemic acted as...

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...