Housing Insights Central

Buying a brand-new house in the United States could soon hit your wallet harder. Builders say that because of trade policies introduced by President Donald Trump, the average cost to construct a new home ...

Housing insecurity is an issue that impacts communities across the country. While government programs provide vital assistance, local organizations are also stepping up to help. Nonprofits, charities, and community g...

In a commendable effort to broaden homeownership opportunities for hard-working, low-income families, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted $13.5 mill...

Most people dream of owning a home now or in the future. While people have different requirements when searching for a house, everyone hopes to find a home that provides comfort and warmth for their family. Whi...

The Chesapeake Housing Authority recently announced plans to improve and expand affordable housing options across the city. Proposed upgrades to existing communities and new programs aim to better serv...

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but can also seem daunting when it comes to financing it. Fortunately, there are several loan programs designed to help first-time buyers make their home ownership dr...

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...

The housing market is constantly changing and more first-time homebuyers are opting for government loans to purchase their initial properties. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), there is a nota...

Gen Z isn’t just dreaming about owning homes—they’re taking innovative steps to make it happen. One of these strategies is co-buying, where two or more people, such as close friends, family members, o...