Housing Insights Central

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 a significant move toward equality in housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a substantial $10 million grant program aimed at bolstering housing counseling agencies...

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 ...

In the complex fabric of American society, the intertwining of mental health challenges and housing instability presents a profound barrier to the welfare of many.  Mental well-being forms the cornerstone of our ...

Mortgage rates have been falling, but the prices of homes have stayed high. This means if you’re hoping to buy a house, you should start saving money and working on your credit score now.  Look...

The answer is yes, especially, if you're buying a house for the first time. There are special loans meant just for first-time buyers that don't require you to put any money down at all, and various programs designe...

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...

After planning and researching the house you want to buy, it may be time to make your dream come true. You may have settled on the location you prefer, the street, or looking for the simplest wa...

Housing affordability has become a hot topic in the U.S. within recent years, only further exasperated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless individuals and families have faced cruelty while enduri...