Housing Insights Central

If you bought a home recently, you might have some unexpected cash waiting for you. Major real estate brokerages Keller Williams and RE/MAX agreed to a $28.5 million settlement over allegations s...

A new program called the Housing Stability Initiative is expanding in the United States to help families who are struggling financially, especially with housing costs. The program gives $500 each month to selected f...

Down Payment Assistance (also known as DPA) helps home buyers pay for the upfront costs needed to buy a home. Many people think you need to save up to 20% of the price for a down payment, but this isn’t true any...

Modern technology can be a huge help, but it also comes with some challenges for homeowners. Incredibly sophisticated housing scams are on the rise, and they can take your money or even steal your home. Accordin...

California has a program called the California Climate Credit that helps residents save money on their utility bills. This credit is given as a discount directly on your electricity or natural gas bill with no extra paperwor...

  Navigating the labyrinth of housing programs, seeking professional advice, and making well-informed decisions are crucial steps to becoming a homeowner. It is ultimately up to each indi...

The homelessness crisis in America has reached unprecedented levels, with over 580,000 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest data. While this complex issue requires compre...

Saving for a home in California is tough. In fact, California is the hardest state in the country to save for a down payment. According to Consumer Affairs data from October 2025, ...

As we get closer to 2026, many homeowners who got mortgages with higher interest rates might be wondering if it’s finally time to refinance for a better deal. With inflation starting to cool off, mortgage...