Buying & Owning Home

Think rift-cut oak and zebrawood cabinets.

Here's how it went down.

According to an expert.

Homeownership comes with some learning curves.

Consider it a kitchen makeover on a Costco pizza budget.

We’ve all heard it before: Before you can take the leap into the housing market, you need to start saving up to make a sizable down payment. For years, putting down 20% of a home’s purchase price was held up as the gold standard. While many still consider this figure to be their goal, rising housing prices are causing others to look for alternatives. Ultimately, only you and your financial advisor can decide on the best path for you to take.

Learn from my mistakes with the five biggest tips you should know.

We wound up with so many unexpected perks.

They'll save you time and money down the road.

After my husband and I got married, we quickly started to think about the impending doom/joy (whichever way you want to call it) of “possibly” starting a family sometime in the future. To add to it, we both started to work from home: My project management position had recently gone mobile and my husband worked as a music producer in a home studio.

Avoid emotionally charged mistakes.

You can spot 'em from a mile away.

They're a special breed.

Clients come back to them with the same concerns.

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

Here's what grinds their gears.

Here's what you should consider before making the switch.

They're nostalgic, but polarizing for buyers.

According to real estate agents.

There are three other seasons, for starters.

According to experts.

A study says it's more stressful than surgery or a divorce.

Here are questions to ask and features to seek out.

According to real estate pros.

According to real estate agents.

And they offer more than just affordable housing.

Don’t jump in until you’ve considered these points.

Here are the 4 most important takeaways.

Here's the free way I dealt with it.

“I’ve seen sheds that are just an absolute eyesore,” says one agent.

According to the pros.

Yes, peonies are on the list.

Here are some foolproof ways to stay on top of maintenance.

According to experts.

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

According to a mortgage professional.

This feature makes all the problems feel less significant.

Here's why.

The current housing market is giving me ugly flashbacks.

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.

According to experts.

There are a few key elements.

According to a new study.

According to a real estate agent.

Interviewing for a ‘vibe check’ is important.

Whether it be kosher kitchens, halal kitchens, or a home’s feng shui.

Here's what to know.

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

There are a few ways to go about it.

Here are a few things to ask yourself.

They'll help you manage your expectations.

If you want to sell your home to as many buyers as possible, real estate agents know which colors to avoid.

The percentages are staggering.

According to a real estate agent.

According to real estate agents.

You mat see them in a different light.

Here's how they can help.

According to real estate agents.

Here's how to tell a well-done flip from a flop.

It wasn't the highest one, either.

They'd lower monthly payments.

It isn't always a breeze.

He's filled with house-related wisdom.

According to a new report from the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, “significant discrimination remains.”

Honestly, it was a game changer.

They’ll have potential buyers packing their swimsuits in a hurry.

Being choosy about contractors paid off big time.

They make the process of buying or selling a home that much easier.

According to experts.

Think investing in a plot of land will let you skirt the housing market? Think again.

They're pretty important.