Housing Insights Central

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...

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...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made changes to help people with FHA (Federal Housing Administration) insured single-family home loans keep their homes when they have trouble paying their mortga...

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...

As we get closer to 2026, many homeowners who got mortgages with higher interest rates might be wondering if it’s finally time to refinance for a better deal. With inflation starting to cool off, mortgage...

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...

Securing a spot in the Section 8 housing program is a sigh of relief for many, but the path leading up to it is loaded with waiting times and ambiguity.  As states are starting to accept applications for their...

In response to the escalating costs of homes nationwide, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), led by Mat Ishba, a mogul in the industry, has launched an inventive mortgage product that requires no down ...

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...