Buying & Owning Home

Here's why.

Beyond your mortgage, that is.

Don't walk away from the closing table just yet.

Here are the pros and cons.

Your eligibility for a home loan depends on a few factors.

This move is much bigger than just “wanting space.” It’s about honoring my roots.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby… and a 30-year mortgage?

Here are seven things to keep in mind.

We were so dazzled by the quantity of the updates that we failed to question the quality.

Dating apps are full of real estate agents, you know.

Skip these before you sell.

There were some costly implications.

It's one thing to have buyer's remorse with a pair of shoes. But with a home? It's a much different story.

You definitely have it in your home.

These resale-friendly hues come highly recommended.

I learned a few lessons along the way.

Every home is bound to have some.

It requires doing a little extra digging.

It takes two to tango in a client-agent relationship.

Planning on some upgrades? Read this first.

These small mindset shifts can ease some of the pain.

If you're in the market for a house with a bit of history, here's where you should look.

Communication is key.

Even after you've bought your home.

Even if you can't afford one just yet.

Outdated tips could cost you the home of your dreams.

But there are some silver linings. Kind of.

It gives her finer, less visible brushstrokes and smoother coverage.

It's easy.

Fire away.

It's not all fun and dollar signs like on TV.

Are you one of them?

The market this generation is entering is nothing like the one their parents bought into.

One real estate agent has a definitive answer.

Here's what to know about the term.

They're not popular these days.

There are plenty of options available for potential homebuyers.

Taking a break might make all the difference.

There's still hope for first-time buyers.

According to a real estate agent.

Forever seems to have become "for now."

It's worth asking Fido what he thinks.

It only takes 10 minutes to spot them.

Consider these compromises.

He quit the homebuying game to try something else.

It comes down to preparedness.

The types of homes you’re drawn to may reveal how you feel about your life.

“The highest I could possibly offer is…”

Trying to buy a house in a seller's market can be a soul-crushing journey — but we haven't given up.

You can't just pick any agent.

No more all-white walls.

According to real estate experts.

It's the best way to get an overview of it all.

According to the pros.

Though I know my grandparents came up in a different time, I've learned a lot about real estate investing from them.

When it comes to a home’s aesthetics, what you see is not always what you get.

Tick off every box.

Here's how it appeals to potential buyers.

Listen up.

And it's not a down payment.

Especially in this red-hot market.

So you can be prepared for problems that are bound to crop up.

Real estate experts weighed in.

It's a must-have.

We asked recent homeowners to tell us — without sugarcoating it — what you should look for when hiring a real estate agent.

These are the tactics some people are resorting to in order to come out on top.

And it was the best decision I ever made.

Ever dream of creating an unofficial family compound?

Don't believe everything you hear on "Marriage or Mortgage."

Chances are you have at least one of them in your home.

To spot it, just look up.

This frenzied market has some people regretting their decisions.