Buying & Selling a Home

Tips from personal finance bloggers about managing the costs of buying and owning a home.

If you’re a first-time home buyer, Uncle Sam gives you a break on penalties for withdrawals used to buy or build a home.

When summertime rolls around, people hit the water -- from swimming, sailing, and fishing to floating on a raft or in a canoe. For thousands of Americans, ...

All those kids in their twenties and thirties who are living with their parents will eventually want their own homes.

Here are four things you need to do years before you start house-hunting to prepare yourself financially for the biggest purchase of your life.

The national median sales price for existing single-family homes was $191,600 in 2014's first quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors. ...

That New York City is home to the most millionaires in the U.S. probably doesn’t come as a shock. More surprising is the fact that the place with the ...

Vacation homes are once again a hot commodity for buyers who've got the cash.

Homeowners are sometimes hesitant to upgrade when it's time to sell. After all, you won't be living there much longer, and home remodeling efforts only ...

Imagine living in a home the size of a large SUV. Hard to do? Tiny homes are a practical and very affordable option for buyers ranging from young singles ...

When it comes to cheap living, don’t mess with Texas. Three of the ten cheapest cities in the U.S. can be found in the Lone Star State. Several Texas ...

Affordability aside, America's costliest cities often have a lot to offer residents: vibrant economies, diverse populations, interesting attractions and ...

It's a good time to buy, but renting is better if you're not ready to stay put at least five years.

How much you’ll need and what to expect when you apply for a mortgage.

Death of the borrower triggers the loan payoff, but the estate and heirs will never owe more than what the home is worth.

Beware of large special assessments to cover unexpected costs while associations are underfunded.

Moving to smaller digs frees you from the cost and time commitment of a house you no longer need.

Deciding what to keep or chuck can seem overwhelming, but you really don’t want to pay to move or store everything that won’t fit in your new place.

You can learn a lot about your housing needs from a trial run at downsizing or by helping a friend navigate the downsizing experience.

Think you're getting charged too much? Here are some tips to help lower your bill.

Most adjustable-rate mortgages come with three features, and sometimes a fourth.

After a surge in home values in most cities over the past year, prices will increase more slowly in 2014.

A look at what would-be home buyers can expect when attempting to qualify for a mortgage this year.

Next time someone calls you a "cheapskate," take it as a compliment. After all, frugality is the new black in these post–Great Recession times. Even ...

Use these strategies to pay less when using a professional mover.

Home prices and interest rates are rising but still reasonable, and that’s good for both buyers and sellers.

Whether you're buying or selling -- or both -- now is a good time to make a move. Staying put? You can tap your growing home equity.

If you plan to buy and are concerned about rising rates, don't procrastinate.

Tips from a few of our favorite personal finance bloggers on buying and selling a home, and refinancing and paying off a mortgage.

Family mortgages give borrowers an edge and lenders a healthy return.

Local leaders are recognizing the benefits of providing services that allow people to stay in their homes and communities.

Buy (or build) a vacation home now with an eye to retire there.

The surge in home prices is bringing back the frantic "have to buy now" mentality.

Don't bet the ranch on an online home-price estimator.

Look for recent price spikes to ease as new construction picks up and more homes come on the market.

Not all metropolitan areas in America have seen a housing rebound -- yet. These 12 cities with populations of 250,000 or more experienced drops in existing ...

These 12 metro areas experienced the largest percentage increases in existing single-family home prices among cities with populations of more than 250,000 ...

With home prices up and inventory down, the housing recovery in many areas is now in full swing. Would-be buyers must take special steps to make their ...

The more you know about the home-buying process, the more money, time and hassle you'll save -- no matter what the current real estate market is doing. Here ...

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.

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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.

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

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