Housing Insights Central
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These 10 States Make It Easier to Save for a Down Payment
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...
San Diego Landlords Face Legal Action for Illegal Rent Hikes
While San Diego tenants struggle with rising rents, some landlords are making the problem worse by illegally raising rents far beyond legal limits. Now these landlords may face consequences as community group...
Government Aid is Not Enough: Why Housing Costs Must Be Addressed at Their Root
Government housing assistance programs provide critical support for millions struggling with unaffordable housing costs. However, demand for aid continues to far outstrip available resources....
Congress Proposes Canceling Rents to Prevent Another Housing Crisis
The consequences of COVID-19 on the housing crisis has been evasive. State governments have taken the initiative to implement moratoriums on landlord evictions. Congressional members are deciding what t...
THIS Type of Housing Has Been Linked to Higher COVID-19 Risks
As the pandemic progresses, researchers are getting more and more data on what causes viral infections to spread. One surprising cause of COVID is actually linked to the housing market. It turns out that a lack of...
These 8 Cities Are Right on the Brink of a Major Housing Market Slump
For the most part, the housing market is looking relatively strong despite all the unrest from COVID-19. However, there are a few areas where the pandemic has greatly affected housing. Regions that had ov...
Presidential Candidates Lay Out Their Housing Policy Plans Before Debates
Early voting is already underway in many areas of the United States. The first presidential debate is scheduled for September 29. In advance of the first debate, both former Vice President Joe Biden an...
Home Selling Site Zillow Sees Rapid Growth During COVID-19 Pandemic
The website Zillow, which is owned by Zillow Group Inc., reported its third-quarter earnings late on Thursday, November 5. It stated that its earnings beat expectations, and this sent shares of its stock soa...
How the Biden Administration Will Work Through Affordable Housing Challenges
As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take the oath of office on January 20, 2021, he is facing a multitude of issues. The most obvious is the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. The economic rami...
