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When I bought my first house in 2010, at age 24, it was the Great Recession, and the housing market—the entire world, really—was off-kilter. A little like it is now. I was newly married, a recent ...

Now more than ever, first-time homebuyers are dialed into the interest rate environment and what it means for purchasing a house. That's why many experts advise that buyers "marry the home and date ...

By all accounts, 2024 was a rough year for folks in the market to purchase their first house, with home prices at record highs, elevated interest rates, and soaring insurance costs all worsening ...

From hidden nightmare property taxes to lifestyle changes no one warns you about, these first-time 23 homeowners from across the internet shared the moments they realized homeownership wasn't exactly ...

Dorienne Smith recently bought her first home, a newly built townhouse in a development outside Columbus, Ohio. It wasn’t easy. Recent rent hikes pushed her to finally decide to own, kicking off a two ...

This May is Military Appreciation Month, when our country takes special notice of the members of our Armed Forces who have volunteered to wear the uniform. Service members are never truly off-duty.

Kourtnee Turner bought her first home in Maryland after stacking homebuying incentives offered by the state.Courtesy of Kourtnee Turner Kourtnee Turner used Maryland homebuying incentives to purchase ...

Buying or selling your home is one of the hardest things you will have to do. — -- Buying or selling your home is one of the hardest things you may have to do, and housing report data can only ...

Moving into a new home? This checklist covers essential items to buy, from cleaning supplies to furniture, with budget-friendly tips and where to buy them. If you just moved into your new home, ...