Housing Insights Central

Buying a foreclosed property can present an opportunity for savings, yet it's accompanied by certain risks that prospective buyers should keep in mind. Often, banks are keen on selling these properties at below-market...

The State of New York's Consumer Protection Division has recently brought to light the dangers associated with reverse mortgages, particularly focusing on how these financial arrangements can serve...

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...

As housing costs continue to soar, many Americans are giving up on their dreams to break out of the rent cycle and own their own homes. While it's unlikely to find affordable options in high-demand areas...

The housing market always ebbs and flows in different markets. After all, people constantly move around for jobs and other issues. On average, each American moves about eleven times within his or her life. Th...

Today, the group in charge of helping people find affordable homes in Reno has good news.  They're letting more people sign up for a chance to get an affordable house o...

If you are looking to buy a property, one of the most important things you need to think about is mortgage rates. Just a one percent difference in interest saves people an average of about $60,000 over the life of th...

An increase in housing sales in the fourth quarter of 2020 is expected as parents race to move into neighborhoods with the best schools for their children. Low mortgage rates and fear of COVID-19 will encour...

At the height of the closures instituted by local and state authorities, more than 30 million Americans lost their jobs. While some of those employers have since reopened and called back their wor...