Housing Insights Central

In New York state, homeowners might get some help with their property taxes through the Star program. This week, the state started sending out stimulus checks, which are part of a tax credit system under the STAR pro...

Mortgage rates have been falling, but the prices of homes have stayed high. This means if you’re hoping to buy a house, you should start saving money and working on your credit score now.  Look...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is stepping up to assist those affected by the recent wildfires and straight-line winds in California, starting from January 7, 2025.  ...

Medicare is a government health insurance program mostly for people aged 65 and older. One common question is whether Medicare helps pay for housing costs. Here is what you need to know.   Does Medicare Pay for H...

The sky-high cost of housing in Santa Barbara County is pushing many long-time residents to their breaking point. With the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment hovering around $2,0...

The building of new homes declined slightly in December 2022. High mortgage rates were most likely to blame. This decline in new home construction indicates a slowdown in the housing market in 2023. With ...

It already feels like spring is in the air in many areas of the country. Even if you have a few more weeks of winter left in your neck of the woods, now is the time to start thinking about how you can prepa...

With the increasing emphasis on providing stable housing options for low-income families, rental assistance programs are becoming a linchpin in the housing industry.  These initiat...

Finding the right home can be a difficult and time-consuming process. From researching locations to deciding on the perfect floor plan, there are many variables to consider. To make the process easier...