Buying & Owning Home

Fewer people are deciding to move into a larger house.

If it’s an original feature that screams ‘this house was built to last,’ just leave it.

Sigh.

According to a real estate agent.

I talked to real estate pros to see which backyard staples are vibe killers.

Lots of trees in the yard? There are a few things to consider before putting in an offer.

Peep the minute-by-minute breakdown.

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

Here's what to know.

Things aren't looking good.

It's a way to skirt low inventory.

It’s still used in some states today.

And you can, too.

Homebuyers and owners are rightfully concerned.

Break out the umbrella.

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

By the end of 2022, 12.8 percent of the U.S. population will own at least one type of cryptocurrency.

Signs of danger (and damage) could be lurking.

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

Don't skip them.

Here are a few tricks to put up your sleeve.

With tips from real estate and finance experts.

There isn't a consensus here.

A mortgage nor property maintenance is required.

It may not add value to your home.

It can vary depending on what city you live in.

According to real estate agents.

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

It's a controversial home feature for buyers and sellers.

According to a real estate agent.

According to a pro.

Keep an eye out for these credits and deductions.

Because a few months after handling your closing costs is not the moment you want to incur a four- or five-figure surprise.

Here's what to know.

According to real estate experts.

According to real estate experts.

Between a down payment, closing costs and that hefty movers fee, there's not a lot of dough left over for all the first-home extras.

Four things helped make it happen.

You have options.

Some of them are a pleasant surprise.

Here's what real estate experts said.

How to find a deal and what to watch out for.

Hint: It's not your real estate agent.

According to real estate pros.

According to real estate experts.

It's all about the cushion.

It's not a fancy kitchen countertop or bathroom remodel.

More buyers are flocking to them.

It's a pretty big crew.

Americans miss an average of 14 hours of work while searching.

Zhuzh up your listing and get top dollar for your home.

The new Bilt Rewards credit card might be a solution for some renters.

They might make or break your decision.

Here's how people across the country got to the closing table in 2021.

According to a real estate agent.

Here’s a look at what life could be like in the middle.

Prioritize place over property.

Don't sweat the small stuff.

Here's why.

The pandemic added another layer of difficulty.

A real estate agent on TikTok explains.

A lot of people our age are pooling their funds.

Better safe than sorry.

Please, for the sake of old houses, stop.

No, you don’t have to get a briefcase full of cash.

You don't have to be spooked by your inspection report.

According to experts.

Consider it a DIY appraisal.

Here's why.

The Build Back Better Bill has provisions for new homebuyers.

According to experts.

We took our time and spread the updates out over the course of a year.