Housing Insights Central

House hunting is exciting because it opens the possibility of finding the perfect home for yourself and your family. However, it is important to be aware that some unscrupulous people may be looking to take advantage of...

The lack of affordable housing is a common problem in Maine as it is in the rest of the United States. This widespread flaw causes more people to be at risk of homelessness. Those who live on an extremely low income ...

The city of Seattle is currently experiencing a boom in two areas: An influx of new residents paying upwards of 50% above market value for the few homes available, and homeless people. It's a crazy dichotomy to see, especia...

Homeowners' insurance is an absolute necessity when you own a home. It'll safeguard your house and its contents and offer coverage for personal liability if disaster strikes, like natural calamities, theft, or...

Of the $4.6 trillion invested in commercial mortgage loans in the United States, Wells Fargo invested $125 billion, Bank of America $85 billion, and J. P. Morgan Chase holds $65 billion of these mortgages. By April 2...

The housing situation nationwide is one of a "tsunami of evictions" without rent relief and possibly another stimulus package according to CNN. One North Carolina county courthouse reported 60...

It's no secret that housing prices in desirable locations have been skyrocketing for the past few decades. As something that's often seen as a tenet of "generational warfare" between Baby Boomers and ...

For the most part, the housing market is looking relatively strong despite all the unrest from COVID-19. However, there are a few areas where the pandemic has greatly affected housing. Regions that had ov...

This past week, the average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to over 7%. In 2022, mortgage rates more than doubled while housing prices remained high. These trends reflect some of the challenges of finding affordable housing in 2023. The issue of a...