Housing Insights Central
Delve into articles on market trends, home improvement, and legal tips that guide you to smarter housing decisions.
How To Avoid A Grant Scam
Foremost, you should never pay for a grant service. Applying for a federal grant is free. Many sites will offer a grant writing service or promise that you have a better chance to be approved for a grant if you put down your credit card. This is a...
The Big Problem with Unfair Evictions in Affordable Homes
In Richmond, people living in cheaper homes are facing a big issue: they're being kicked out over rent payments that the city says they missed. For example, a person we'll call Ms. Jones was shocked when she ...
The Smart Move: Why Eyeing Section 8 Properties Makes Sense
Today, the challenge of securing an affordable living space is hitting Americans hard. Across numerous cities, to even think of buying a house, one might need a yearly income surpassing the $100,000 mark. ...
The Good Neighbor Next Door Program
The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...
Most home problems start as minor issues that you might ignore, thinking that they might not cause any harm. While that might be the case, some issues...
The best way to ensure that your house does not develop any significant problems is by handling any issue before it deve...
HUD Takes Action to Support Housing Access for People with Disabilities
In the wake of recent milestones in disability rights, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced new guidelines to improve housing accessibility for individuals with disa...
Biden Administration Unveils New Housing Plan - Here Are the Details
The administration of President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive plan that is designed to help Americans in need of affordable and quality housing. The goal of the initiatives announced on Wednesday is ...
How Do You know that you're Ready for Home Ownership? Read Through to Find Out
People have different experiences when buying a house for the first time. For example, some feel excited that they have achieved one of their biggest dreams. However, those who apply for a mortgag...
HUD Announces Support for Texas Communities in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
In response to the devastation left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas during early July 2024, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has activated a series of federal disaster assi...
