Housing Insights Central

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...

The state of Alaska is continuing its efforts to support its residents and encourage long-term residency through a unique financial initiative. Residents can look f...

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...

  In Massachusetts, there's a program that's making a real difference in the lives of homeless families. It's called HomeBASE, and it's all about finding stable housing for families...

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...

Mortgage refinancing is often touted as a way for homeowners to lower their housing costs. However, refinancing only makes financial sense under certain circumstances. Here's some gu...

Milpitas has undertaken a new housing initiative to provide vital support to low-income workers and their families. The Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP), a...

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...

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...