Buying a home in North Carolina can be more affordable than you think. The state’s housing agency offers down payment help of up to 3% or $15,000, and some city programs go even further, with ...

Moving to NC in 2026? Learn how to secure 0% interest down payment assistance and what the loan "forgiveness" period means ...

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Some people may struggle to keep their homes warm during the winter months. That’s why, starting Wednesday, December 10th, North Carolina residents can begin applying to the ...

Greensboro is launching a new tenant-based rental assistance program aimed at helping residents access safe, stable housing, ...

In our Reality Check stories, Charlotte Observer journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? RealityCheck@charlotteobserver.com. Kayla ...

Those whose western North Carolina homes were damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Helene must apply before the end of the year in order to seek assistance from the state's home rebuilding program. As ...

North Carolina homeowners and renters could get up to $9,000 in mortgage and rent assistance grants through a new $200 million fund discussed Tuesday in the House. People could also get utility ...

Back@Home, a program aimed at reducing unsheltered and rural homelessness, ran into financial trouble. It later got bridge funding, but one tenant says they left her without power and without a plan.