Housing Insights Central

LIHEAP, formally known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, was established by Congress more than 30 years ago. Overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services and operated by state ...

The price people pay for owning a home, known as property tax, has been rising in the United States. This is because houses have become more valuable over the last five years, wh...

Are you thinking about buying a home in 2026? You’re probably wondering what will happen with mortgage rates next year. Here’s what experts are predicting—and what it might mean for you.   Mortgage Rates ...

Buying a home for the first time can be intimidating. Many first time home buyers are in need of help. They don't know where to begin. Fortunately, there are many sources of help to provide assistance for many p...

People have different experiences when buying a house for the first time. For example, some feel excited that they have achieved one of their biggest dreams. However, those who apply for a mortgag...

For over a decade, researchers and advocates have emphasized the intrinsic link between housing and healthcare. This fall marks a crucial turning point as federal Medicaid fun...

Saving up for a house down payment can take a long time—sometimes decades, depending on where you live in the United States. While buying a home may seem out of reach for many, there are some states where ach...

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...

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...