Housing Insights Central
Delve into articles on market trends, home improvement, and legal tips that guide you to smarter housing decisions.
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing a Home
A home is one of the most significant investment decisions for most people. If you plan to purchase a house, there are several considerations, such as the cost, neighborhood, and comfort. While knowing what to look f...
Preparing Your House for the Spring Season: What You Need to Do
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...
COVID-19 Creates a New Type of Housing Boom
A remarkable 35% of renters have missed a rental payment between March and July because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many renters are in low-wage jobs in service industries that were hit hard by closures enacted in order to slow the s...
US Housing Starts Down Big in 2022
For those who have heard the news that US housing starts are down 4.1% over the past two months of 2021, your first thought might be, "What is a housing start?" Simply put, a housing start is the construction of a new housing development...
5 Tips on Choosing the Right House to Rent
Renting a house is a critical decision that requires enough time and deliberation. Looking for a rental home can be a challenging process that can lead to errors and cost you money, time, and effort. However, there are specific guid...
Some Better Housing Market Predictions for 2023
How is the housing market going to shape out in 2023? This is an issue on the minds of many Americans, as they're struggling in the market right now in late 2022, and things just seem to be getting worse. Inflati...
Fed Raising Rates Isn't Working for the Housing Market
Americans very recently learned that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) may have quite literally assassinated an American President because he wanted to get rid of the Federal Reserve (Fed). This isn't some f...
Renting vs. Owning: Making the Right Choice for Your Housing Needs
When it comes to housing, you have two main options: renting or owning. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. It is important to think through your individual needs and financial situatio...
Worried about Eviction or Foreclosure? You Don't Need to Be in Most Markets
Eviction and foreclosure are an unfortunate part of the housing market that disproportionately affect economically disadvantaged people. In most cases, rent rises faster than wages, so people earning...
