Housing Insights Central

Public housing provides affordable and safe rental homes for low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities. If you think you might qualify and are interested in applying, here’s wha...

Saving for a home in California is tough. In fact, California is the hardest state in the country to save for a down payment. According to Consumer Affairs data from October 2025, ...

Choosing a college is a big decision, and while most people focus on tuition and classes, there is one major cost that often gets overlooked: rent. While many students live in dorms during their first y...

When severe weather strikes your neighborhood, the aftermath can be intense. Trees down, shingles missing, water seeping through cracks — the list of repairs seems endless. But here's something you might no...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers housing grants to veterans who have disabilities related to their military service. These grants help veterans buy, build, or make changes ...

In America, the number of older adults is on the rise, with about 55.8 million people, or one out of six, being 65 or older as of 2020. A recent study from the Urban Institute has shone a light on how budget cuts to the De...

With many Americans struggling with rising prices in 2026, a new study by Niche.com has identified the best cities in the country where residents can earn good money while keeping their living costs low. How t...

Dreaming of owning your own home? A new proposal called the "First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit" could be a big help.  It's a plan that might give people looking to buy the...

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...