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 ...

The average first-time homebuyer is now 40, the oldest on record, yet buying this late can leave you $150K behind in equity.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

She intends to continue working until she turns 65 so she can receive her full pension benefit. She’s been married twice, the ...

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, ...