Buying a House

At 26 years old and with $30,000 in student loan debt, Jasmine Townsel thought homeownership was out of reach — until she heard about the Maryland... Read more

We’ve all heard the conventional wisdom that you should put 20% down when you buy a home. But it’s possible, and sometimes smart, to apply for a... Read more

If you’ve been out of college for a little while — or a long while — then you might be thinking about homeownership. But if you still have... Read more

Maybe you’ve wanted to buy an investment property for a while, but your budget — no thanks to student loan debt — has limited your options. If... Read more

Tiny house financing could allow you to borrow what you need to move into the humble abode of your dreams. Here are five top lenders you should... Read more

It’s time to settle the debate on millennials once and for all. Where one person might call millennials entitled, another might say they were dealt... Read more

Is a home repair warranty worth the cost? Take the time to ask these five key questions first before purchasing... Read more

At this point, I’ve seen so many episodes of “House Hunters” and “Fixer Upper” that I should know what I’m doing when it comes to buying... Read more

Shortly after my family and I moved into our first home, I started getting official-looking letters in the mail with phrases such as “protect your... Read more

I wasn’t expecting to buy a home. My husband and I were in debt pay-down mode, aggressively tackling credit card debt. I assumed a house was at... Read more

Sometimes decisions are made for you, even big decisions like choosing a place to live. You move to the city where you can find work or spend time... Read more

Home is where the heart is — but it’s also where you spend most of your money. Where you live has a huge impact on your personal finances. If you... Read more