Housing Insights Central

Buying your first home comes with many big decisions and can be as scary as it is exciting. It's easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of home shopping and make financial mistakes that could leave you with buyer...

Now that you’ve got your heart set on a dream home, it’s time to figure out the financing. Lucky for you, there are a variety of options when it comes to financing a home purchase. Before ...

If you ask anyone who lives in a big city what their largest expense is, chances are you'll hear the same answer: "rent". It's undeniable that large cities, especially those experiencing gentri...

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...

Buying a foreclosed property can present an opportunity for savings, yet it's accompanied by certain risks that prospective buyers should keep in mind. Often, banks are keen on selling these properties at below-market...

In a notable development from Appleton, Wisconsin, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has lodged official charges against the proprietors of a duplex for alleged disability d...

In Lansing, Michigan, a new offer is out for people buying their first home. Michigan is giving away $25,000 to help with the down payment, which is the money you need to pay upfront when you buy a house. The tea...

The sky-high cost of housing in Santa Barbara County is pushing many long-time residents to their breaking point. With the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment hovering around $2,0...

As the holiday season continues and the remaining days of the year dwindle away, many people consider what they can do over the next year to improve their financial situation in 2022. Besides any New Years' resolutions, the continued econo...