Housing Insights Central

Buying a home comes with many upfront costs, but your annual tax refund can be a great way to boost your budget. Whether your refund is large or small, here are three ways you can use that money to help you become a homeowner. ...

After Hurricane Helene, a massive Category 4 storm, destroyed homes from northern Florida to Virginia, Airbnb.org is offering a helping hand. This not-for-profit branch of Airbnb is giving free places to stay ...

Deciding how much to spend on rent starts with understanding what you can comfortably afford. Here are some general rules to guide you:   The 30% Rule A common recommendation is to spend about 30% of your gross monthly income...

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...

Living in a rental property means you'll often deal directly with your landlord. It's possible to have a positive, productive relationship that benefits both of you. Here’s how renters and landlo...

If a landlord doesn’t keep your rental unit safe and livable, some states allow you to stop paying rent until the issues are fixed. This legal process is called “rent withholding”. Howev...

Finding an affordable apartment in a big city can be tough, but it's still possible in certain places like Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh, where rents often remain below $1,000 per month. In 2023, about 32% of renters ...

In a significant development to address the homelessness crisis in Southern Colorado, the El Paso County Continuum of Care has received a substantial grant of $2.9 million. ...

Milpitas has undertaken a new housing initiative to provide vital support to low-income workers and their families. The Workforce Housing Rental Assistance Program (WHRAP), a...