Housing Insights Central

Interested in getting a bargain on a home? You might consider buying a condemned property, though these come with challenges. Let's break down what a condemned house is, why one might be condemned, and what po...

Across the country, many families are struggling to keep up with rent payments and avoid eviction or foreclosure. The economic impacts of the pandemic have made it especially diffic...

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) announced that it is extending the deadline for people on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list to save their spot. The new deadline is 5 p.m. on June 30, 202...

The Good Neighbor Next Door program gives qualified individuals an opportunity to purchase homes with a significant 50 percent discount. It's intended to encourage community helpers to move into the same communities that they provide a serv...

As cold weather descends on Maine, many families are worried about how they will pay for heat this winter. Fortunately, assistance is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. This vital prog...

Foremost, you should never pay for a grant service. Applying for a federal grant is free. Many sites will offer a grant writing service or promise that you have a better chance to be approved for a grant if you put down your credit card. This is a...

  In Massachusetts, there's a program that's making a real difference in the lives of homeless families. It's called HomeBASE, and it's all about finding stable housing for families...

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...

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...