Atlantic Subscription is a monthly or annual plan that gives you access to Housing Info's full library of guides and tools
Atlantic Subscription removes the paywall from our articles, calculators, and downloadable resources. Instead of hitting a limit after a few free reads each month, you get unlimited access to everything we publish. You choose between monthly billing (charged each month) or annual billing (charged once per year, usually at a lower total cost).
The subscription covers all content categories — mortgages, maintenance, insurance, financing, repairs, and the day-to-day decisions homeowners face. You also get early access to new guides before they appear on the free side of the site, and you can download PDFs and worksheets to keep offline.
Key Takeaways
- Atlantic Subscription removes article limits and gives you unlimited reads across all Housing Info content.
- You can cancel anytime; there is no lock-in period or early termination fee.
- Annual billing costs less per month than monthly billing, but you pay the full year upfront.
- Subscribers get early access to new guides and can download resources as PDFs.
- Your subscription works on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — as long as you are signed in.
Monthly vs. Annual Billing
Monthly billing charges your card on the same day each month and lets you cancel without penalty. This works best if you want to try the subscription short-term or if your budget is tighter month-to-month.
Annual billing charges once per year and usually costs less per month than the monthly plan. The trade-off is that you pay the full amount upfront. You can still cancel anytime and receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of your year, though refund policies vary by payment method and your location.
Both plans auto-renew unless you cancel in your account settings. You will receive a reminder email before each renewal so you have time to decide whether to continue.
How to Sign Up
Create a Housing Info account using your email address and a password. You do not need to provide payment information until you choose a plan. Once you select monthly or annual billing, enter your card details on the secure payment page.
Your subscription activates immediately after payment clears. You will receive a confirmation email with your receipt and a link to manage your subscription settings. From that page, you can update your payment method, switch between monthly and annual billing, or cancel anytime.
If you already have a free Housing Info account, you can upgrade to Atlantic Subscription without creating a new one. Just sign in and select your plan from the subscription page.
What You Get as a Subscriber
Unlimited reads across all Housing Info guides means no monthly article limit and no paywalls. You can read as much as you want, whenever you want. Subscribers also see new guides 48 hours before they appear on the free side of the site, giving you first look at fresh content.
You can download any guide as a PDF to read offline or print. This is useful for keeping a copy of a repair guide in your phone while you work, or printing a checklist for a home inspection. Worksheets and calculators are also downloadable so you can fill them out in your own spreadsheet or on paper.
Subscriber-only resources include deeper versions of some guides, additional worksheets, and templates for common homeowner tasks like maintenance schedules and repair budgets.
Canceling Your Subscription
You can cancel anytime from your account settings — there is no penalty, no waiting period, and no customer service call required. Click "Manage Subscription" in your account menu, then select "Cancel Plan." Your access continues through the end of your current billing period.
If you cancel a monthly plan mid-cycle, you keep access until the next billing date. If you cancel an annual plan, most payment methods allow a prorated refund for the unused months, though this depends on your card issuer and your location. Check your account page for the exact refund amount before you confirm cancellation.
If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can sign back up anytime. Your previous reading history and saved articles remain in your account.
Payment Methods and Security
Housing Info accepts all major credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor that encrypts your card data. Your card number is never stored on Housing Info's servers.
You can update your payment method anytime from your account settings. If a charge fails — for example, if your card expires or is reported lost — you will receive an email asking you to update your payment information. Your subscription pauses until you do, then resumes automatically.
Billing appears on your statement as "Housing Info" or a similar descriptor. If you do not recognize a charge, check your account page to confirm the subscription is active, or contact Housing Info support with your receipt number.
Switching Plans or Pausing Your Subscription
You can switch from monthly to annual billing (or vice versa) anytime from your account settings. If you switch from monthly to annual mid-cycle, your monthly charge is prorated and applied as a credit toward the annual plan. If you switch from annual to monthly, you keep access through the end of your annual term, then billing switches to monthly on the renewal date.
Housing Info does not offer a formal pause feature, but canceling and resubscribing later achieves the same result. Your reading history and saved articles stay in your account even after you cancel, so you can pick up where you left off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my subscription with family members?
Your subscription is for your personal use only. Each household member who wants unlimited access needs their own account and subscription. This protects the service and ensures each subscriber has their own reading history and saved articles.
What happens to my subscription if I forget to pay?
If a payment fails, you will receive an email asking you to update your payment method. Your subscription pauses — you lose access to subscriber-only content — but you can still read free articles. Once you update your payment information, access resumes immediately.
Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
Monthly plans do not offer refunds for unused days. Your access continues through the end of your billing period, then stops. Annual plans typically offer a prorated refund for unused months, though this varies by payment method and location. Check your account page for the exact refund amount before you cancel.
Can I download guides to share with others?
You can download PDFs for your own use, but sharing them with others violates the subscription terms. Each person who wants access to Housing Info guides should have their own subscription or use the free articles available to all readers.
What if I have trouble signing in?
Use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page to reset your password. If you still cannot sign in, check that you are using the email address associated with your account. Contact Housing Info support with your account email if the problem continues.