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...

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...

An increase in housing sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 is expected as parents race to move into neighborhoods with the best schools for their children. Low mortgage rates and fear of COVID-19 will encour...

Jackson County is mobilizing aid for its residents still struggling with the aftermath of the Almeda and Obenchain wildfires through a promising new initiative, the Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (HARP). A...

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...

Government housing assistance programs provide critical support for millions struggling with unaffordable housing costs. However, demand for aid continues to far outstrip available resources....

If you're not paying attention, your electric bill can get a little out of control. You often don't think about the small ways that you're using more and more electricity until you open the bill and find a number much h...

In New York state, homeowners might get some help with their property taxes through the Star program. This week, the state started sending out stimulus checks, which are part of a tax credit system under the STAR pro...

The affordable housing crisis continues to plague communities across the United States, and Tallahassee, Florida is no exception. However, in this time of need, Florida A&M University (...