Afford a House

For many first-time homebuyers, coming up with a down payment is difficult. Maybe you’re saving up to start a family or you’ve got student... Read more

If you want to become a homeowner, you better be prepared to spend a big chunk of change. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average sale price... Read more

If you’re looking to buy a home, you better be ready to spend a huge chunk of money. In the U.S., the median list price of homes is a gulp-inducing... Read more

Nearly 39 million people in the U.S. cannot afford their housing, according to a new study by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS).... Read more

The growing number of gig economy workers in this country may have the freedom to work whenever they want, and sometimes from wherever they want, but... Read more

For many people, buying a home remains a major financial — and life — milestone. The idea of owning your home might capture your imagination, but... Read more

So you’ve decided to buy a house. But you might not be sure how large a mortgage you can realistically afford. After all, you might still... Read more