Housing Insights Central

New York State has a special program to help people save money on property taxes, especially for school costs. This program is called the School Tax Relief (STAR) program. It was created to make living in New York more a...

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...

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...

The economy has improved during the past decade. The number of foreclosures has decreased since the last financial crisis. It is noteworthy that foreclosure filings are down 18% which is an improvement ...

Affordable housing is an important part of any community, and many people are looking for ways to access it more easily. Over the years, the government has initiated various programs to enhance housing...

In the complex fabric of American society, the intertwining of mental health challenges and housing instability presents a profound barrier to the welfare of many.  Mental well-being forms the cornerstone of our ...

In the wake of recent milestones in disability rights, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has introduced new guidelines to improve housing accessibility for individuals with disa...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has accused Greenview Associates L.P., Palmer Asset Management, LLC, and their landlord John Martin, from Manchester, New Hampshire, of breaki...

With many economists projecting that we will see worse levels of unemployment than the Great Depression, it's no secret that millions of Americans are worried about how they'll be able to make that next rent ...