“Because it feels like a great deal of planning, learning, saving, and sacrifice goes into it, in many ways a new home can ...

There are very few life milestones as exciting as buying your first home. It's easily one of the most financially significant ...

There are several tax law changes that can help defray the cost of owning - or selling - a home. Here's what to know.

When I bought my first house in 2010, at age 24, it was the Great Recession, and the housing market—the entire world, really—was off-kilter. A little like it is now. I was newly married, a recent ...

Now more than ever, first-time homebuyers are dialed into the interest rate environment and what it means for purchasing a house. That's why many experts advise that buyers "marry the home and date ...

Mark is tired of rising rents and likes the idea of settling into a “forever home.” A $400,000 purchase seems within reach — ...

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From hidden nightmare property taxes to lifestyle changes no one warns you about, these first-time 23 homeowners from across the internet shared the moments they realized homeownership wasn't exactly ...

Dorienne Smith recently bought her first home, a newly built townhouse in a development outside Columbus, Ohio. It wasn’t easy. Recent rent hikes pushed her to finally decide to own, kicking off a two ...

Regular upkeep and maintenance can help keep costs down. Having the right items on hand can make it easier. Here are some ...