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The Credit Trick to Try If You're Serious About Home Buying

Hey, credit can be fickle, so it’s good to know all the tips for boosting your score—or at least keeping it steady when you’re about to take out a loan.

The Simple Truth About Student Loans and Homeownership

Since student loans are such a big obstacle for millennials achieving homeownership, is it easier to buy a house in these states with low delinquency rates? I investigate.

Millennial Credit Scores Aren’t Great—Here's Why

So, we hate to give bashers any more ammo, but… millennial credit scores aren't great. They're actually just "fair," according to Experian.

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This Tricky Rent Practice Could Cost You

Here's what you (and your budget) need to know.

The Unexpected Thing My Husband and I Did to Save for a Home

If you're in a city where housing is at a premium, you're more likely to find couples—married, even—living with an additional roommate.

7 Things Everyone Should Know About Their Landlord

Here's how to navigate this tricky relationship, what you should know about your landlord, and why all of this matters.

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Experts Say These Real Estate Tips Are Now Totally Outdated

Like lots of things in life (including yourself!), the real estate world keeps rapidly evolving. Here, 5 things experts say to take with a grain of salt.

9 Signs You're Ready to Stop Renting & Buy Your First Place

Being able to buy a home is a big part of what we're sold as "The American Dream," but it's not for everyone.

6 Things You Never Knew Your Agent Could Do for You

Your real estate agent does so much more than just meet you at open houses or negotiate on your behalf.

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Look Inside: $370K Savannah Home Perfectly Mixes New and Old

Savannah, Georgia

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom | $369,900

This Funky $650K Indianapolis Apartment Used to Be a Church

Indianapolis, Indiana

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms | $650,000

You Can Own This Apartment Therapy-Featured House for $670K

Portland, Oregon

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms | $670,000

Beautiful 5K Sq. Ft. Minnesota Forever Home for Under $700K

Medina, Minnesota

5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms | $684,900

Baltimore Home Listing Has a Festive Surprise: The Grinch

Mr. Grinch may be a "mean one," but whoever created this real estate listing is pretty creative.

How I Got All the Benefits of NYC Life Without Moving There

It may be expensive and there may never be enough on-street parking, its charm and accessibility…

5 Vacation Cities That Are Great to Live In Year-Round

Here’s where you can live the dream all year long—even after the piña coladas melt.

7 IKEA Buys Tiny House Dwellers Swear By, Starting at $2

Tiny home dwellers still do need some items in their home to, you know, live—like things to store…