Housing Insights Central

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up to assist those affected by the recent wildfires and straight-line winds in California, starting from January 7, 2025.  ...

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...

Housing prices in the United States are starting to fall in certain areas. According to recent data from Realtor.com, homes are selling more slowly than before. In July 2025, the average home sat on th...

California has a program called the California Climate Credit that helps residents save money on their utility bills. This credit is given as a discount directly on your electricity or natural gas bill with no extra paperwor...

The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...

Everyone should have a place they can call home, but as the cost of living shoots up, many people find themselves at risk of being without a home.  Guaranteed income programs give a helping hand...

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 ...

Building your dream home is exciting, but it can also be costly. Luckily, there are ways to keep your spending under control without sacrificing quality.  Here are five strategies you might consider to save money duri...

This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...