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This Is How Much It Really Cost Me to Become a Landlord

Thinking of transitioning one of your properties to a rental? Here's how much it cost me.

How I'm Making a 45 Percent Rent Increase Work For Me

Here's how we're planning on making it work and how we're planning to continue saving each month without feeling too stressed about money left over after our rent gets taken out.

What Does a "Second Mortgage" Really Mean?

Second mortgages get a bad rap—though risky, they’re often a great tool to solve financial problems or even wisely get ahead.

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Why I Chose to Move 2 Minutes Away From My Ex

We'd share the responsibilities, joys, and struggles of raising children—separately, together—offering each other both logistical and emotional support.

The Salary You Need to Live Alone in Every Major U.S. City

If you’re wondering what it takes to be able to afford to live alone in one of the top 20 populated cities in the United States, check out this list.

6 Steps to Getting a Great Subletter—Stat

Before you launch a frenetic search on Craigslist, though, here are some expert tips to help you easily find a reliable subletter.

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My Husband Didn’t Want a House—So I Bought One Without Him

After 10 years, I realized he would never move. If I wanted to keep him in my life and own a home, I would have to work around him.

The 7 Things You Absolutely Must Do When Moving Into a Co-Op

Before you pack in anticipation of your move to a co-op, you want to be sure you know about the building itself, whether it’s quirky rules, construction, or ongoing squabbles.

How I Saved $40K in 5 Years for a Down Payment

I purchased a newly constructed three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome for just under $200,000 in Westminster, Colorado.

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This Modern Boho Loft Used to Be a 1920s Department Store

Los Angeles, California

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $724,500

This Salt Lake City Bungalow Is Full of Modern Touches

Salt Lake City, Utah

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | $279,000

A Connecticut Home with a Backyard Even Celebs Would Love

Salisbury, Connecticut

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom | $882,425

This Swedish Summer Home Is Pretty Much Perfection

Torekov, Sweden

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | $882,425

Here's What Living A Short Walk from Target Is Really Like

Now, living in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as an adult with disposable income, it’s all about the…

A Glimpse of Old Hollywood at Shirley Temple's Former Home

It's listed for $8.6 million.

This Is When You Should Call to Set Up Utilities When Moving

If you're making a move, here's some tips to help make sure you're fully powered, and connected,…

One Arizona Town Is Building Tiny Houses for Its Teachers

The proposal means 24 affordable homes for educators.