Home & Real Estate

A look at tips from a few of our personal finance bloggers on getting and paying off home loans.

Not everyone has a fortune stashed away for a major home remodel. So smaller-scale projects, such as replacing windows, siding or a front door, are gaining ...

Investors have been scooping up homes to rent or flip. Sound familiar?

"I don't have enough savings for a down payment on a house. Should I borrow from my 401(k) plan?"

In cohousing communities, residents own their units but share a common house to socialize and enjoy meals.

The world beyond campus can seem big and scary to new graduates, and finding where you belong in it can be daunting. But don't be discouraged. The best ...

We help you get motivated to toss, sell or donate stuff you no longer need or want.

Expert tips on how to get funding for first-time home flippers.

When you’re competing with a lot of other buyers, your bid needs to stand out.

Expert tips on high- and low-risk ways to cash-in on investing in real estate.

In a down market, Justin Pierce was able to buy homes for cheap, fix them up and sell them for a huge profit.

You need to be respectful of your significant other — and all of the stuff that comes with him.

These moves helped me sell my house before actually putting up a "For Sale" sign.

Gains among states will be uneven, but progress will continue through 2014

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of ordering your new home from a factory.

Prefabricated homes have come a long way since the days when modular meant mobile to home buyers. Today, buyers can find a wide selection -- from studio ...

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Mortgages won't be harder to get, but they could cost more.

If you haven't budgeted for your home's major repairs, our guide can help.

When you spend $500 or $1,000 or more on an appliance or home improvement, you want it to last. You also want to anticipate and budget for costly repairs ...

Make sure you have enough insurance coverage for your belongings.

Single and fabulous? It'll cost you. We know you can rock your bachelor(ette) lifestyle anywhere and on any income. But let's be real: Playing the field ...

It's not you. Really. It's them. Single people, that is. The cities that ranked poorly for dating may be quite lovely for couples, families, tourists and ...

You probably won't owe more than the value of the house when the loan is due.

Make sure you get your money back when you move out of a rental property.

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Know what you really want, and what you truly can afford, before signing the lease.

Minimize financial damage from Mother Nature's wrath.

Shaky economies have led to steep price drops on vacation homes. Note to potential buyers: It's complicated.

You can cut your payment, but it won't be easy.

The picture should brighten as the "clouds of fiscal uncertainty" begin to part later in 2013.

According to Washington, D.C.'s Julianne Waesche, life as a "live-aboard" has its challenges, but it works for those who crave something different. And it can be cheap.

Despite improvement in the housing market, mortgage lenders are still wary.

At last, most indicators point to a genuine recovery in the housing market.

Here are 12 simple ways to keep your home safe throughout the worst winter weather.

If you have at least 20% equity in your house and good credit, you're a prime candidate.

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Before signing on the dotted line, find out exactly what you might be getting yourself into.

Thinking about selling your condo? Follow these tips to help make your property more appealing to potential buyers.

Prices in many markets are going up, but getting a mortgage is no sure thing.

Follow these tips to get the highest possible valuation for your home.

Here's what sellers and buyers can do if a home is valued lower than the price they agreed on in a contract.

It can be worth while if your current rate is 5% or higher.

You might be better off withdrawing money from an IRA instead.

Condo owners were hit hard when the housing bubble burst in 2006 (property values decreased an average of 41%). Now the housing market is starting to rebound, ...

By using bikes for day-to-day transportation, Stacy Bisker of Huntington, W.Va., and her family are cutting costs and putting money into savings.

Looking for a best city for your next decade? Answer the following eight questions. We'll show you up to five metro areas in the United States that could be good fits for your pocketbook and lifestyle.

To find a place, you need big bucks, clean credit and quick reflexes.

No man is an island, wrote poet John Donne. But what man -- or woman -- hasn’t dreamed of owning one? The allure of owning an island recently captured ...

The cost of a bathroom makeover can be daunting, but there are ways to save. One smart strategy is to focus your renovation efforts on a smaller, more ...