As if the housing market wasn’t stressful enough.

It's so simple.

What better place than the bedroom to stage a retro revival?

Buying a home can change your tax situation.

According to a home stager.

Here's why.

According to real estate agents.

According to real estate agents.

According to real estate agents.

It's that exact moment when excitement flips to disgust.

We asked mortgage lenders and other financial experts: “How much should you have saved—beyond your down payment—before purchasing a home?” Here's what they said.

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

They get a bad rap, but here's why you might want one.

Building your own home can come with a lot of perks. Walk-in shower or soaking tub? When you custom build, it’s your choice. Plus, you get to be the first person to ever step foot into said shower or sink into that sudsy bathtub. But, some challenges come with building and moving into brand spankin’ new homes.

According to attorneys and a property management expert.

Homeownership comes with some learning curves.

The stars aligned perfectly and you signed a lease on a coveted apartment or emerged victorious in a bidding war for your dream home. Congrats! Now, it’s time to unpack and get settled in. Sure, you don’t need a full-on horoscope to tell you where to start; but your zodiac sign might inspire you to prioritize one room, or space, above all others. To help, we asked astrologists which room you should unpack first—based on your sign.

And their more charming aliases: “garden-level apartments.”

Here's what grinds their gears.

According to experts.

Read your lease closely.

According to real estate agents.

Would you be surprised to hear subway tile is waning?

Cash is king in this market — but there are a whole lot of kings.

If your spending power and financial confidence are waning, what does this mean for your down payment savings strategy?

As it turns out, 60 percent of sellers admitted to selling a home with an issue the buyer was unaware of, according to a study from home warranty company Cinch Home Services.

Here's what they have to say.

Here's what to know.

Homebuying involves a lot of “hurry up and wait” intervals.

They'll help you manage your expectations.

Most of them wouldn't pass muster during an inspection.

According to real estate agents.

It's a royal treat.

They'd lower monthly payments.

According to experts.

Sigh.

File this under “things that have surprised me as a homeowner."

It's a way to skirt low inventory.

And you can, too.

With a tip for stashing away some cash for every day of May.

You shouldn’t replace them right away if you don’t have to.

With tips from real estate and finance experts.

These doors are on their way out.

Keeping them in good shape is an important home maintenance task.

You'll want to factor them into your maintenance budget.

You have options.