WAP pays for insulation, air sealing and safety checks for income-eligible homeowners and renters. Here is who qualifies and how to apply.
Florida voters decide in November whether to raise the non-school homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Here is the math, the catches and what it means for renters.
A single frozen pipe can release hundreds of gallons of water and a five-figure repair bill. Here is a room-by-room plan to protect your pipes before the first hard freeze.
The federal heating aid program is opening for the 2026-27 winter in many states. Here is who qualifies, what to bring and how two states set their dates and income limits.
Federal forecasters expect the average residential rate to hit 18.2 cents per kilowatt-hour this year and 18.7 next year. Here is what that means for your bill.
A new order wants mortgage insurance dropped sooner, but it will not help most current homeowners soon. The rules that already exist can.
The National Flood Insurance Program expires December 11, 2026 unless Congress acts. Here is what a lapse means for your renewal, your closing and your options.
The federal HOMES and HEEHR rebates are still alive in 2026, but they run state by state and the money can run out. Here is how they work.
Property tax collections are up 4 percent from a year ago. Here is how to check the assessment behind your bill and appeal it if it is wrong.
NOAA expects a wet winter across the South and East Coast. Here are the cheap jobs that keep water out, and when to buy flood insurance.
Materials, labor and service calls are all pricier than a year ago. Here is what to fix first, what to budget and how to avoid a $6,000 surprise.
Natural gas and propane homes should spend a little less this winter. Heating oil homes are looking at a much bigger bill. Here is the forecast and what to do about it.