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How I Decided Between an FHA and Conventional Mortgage

It took some deep digging to figure out which option best fit our needs right now and for the term of our loan. Here's how we made our decision.

I Saved $7K Living with My Parents—Here's How We Managed

I needed a home base while establishing a new life. No place seemed better for this than, well, home. Here's how my parents and I made living together work (again).

Why 20% of Workers Will Have Trouble Getting a Mortgage

On top of the already tough path to homeownership, an increasingly gig-based job market is just another hurdle millennials are facing.

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How to Have Roommates Again After Living Alone and Loving It

After living solo for 5-ish years, I moved to really expensive NYC and had to get roommates again (two of them). Here's how I'm making it work (and even managing to love it!)

What No One Tells You About Newly-Constructed Apartments

When I happened upon a brand new apartment complex with a unit I could actually afford, I was hasty to sign a lease. It was brand new, I thought, what could possibly go wrong?

7 Red Flags Experts Say to Watch Out For in Home Listings

Some listings look better on the MLS than they are IRL, but you can cut through the clutter if you know what to ignore.

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How I Bought a Home on My $37K Teacher’s Salary

I know my story may sound like everything just clicked into place, but I think that the biggest factor was that I was knowledgeable enough about real estate to play the game.

Why I Let Our Seller Back Out—Right Before We Closed

There are a multitude of reasons why people don’t make it to move-in day after an offer is accepted. But one issue you usually don’t hear about? The seller backing out.

50% of Homeowners Bought Their First Home by This Age

We asked experts to lend their best advice for syncing up your finances with your home-buying timeline. Here are the money moves you should be making.

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This $2M Loft in Brooklyn Is a Master Class in Color

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $1,999,000

This $1,275,000 NY Apartment Is So French Bohemian Chic

Upper East Side, New York City

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | $1,275,000

An $888K Shaker-Style Home with Stellar Sea Views

Old Saybrook, CT

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | $888,000

$989K L.A. Bungalow Comes with a Reading Nook and Fig Trees

Los Feliz, Los Angeles

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | $989,000

The Salary You Need to Live Across from Central Park

It’s no surprise that Central Park is a major destination. Have you ever wondered what it would be…

Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann's NYC Home Is For Sale

Take a peek at the colorful interior.

Rent Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s Former Flat in London

It's from when they started dating.

These Tiny Houses on Wheels Are Serious Small Space Inspo

Find inspiration from these eight tiny homeowners on the road.