Homeownership

It seems like a slam dunk. Refinance your mortgage to a lower interest rate. Reap the savings in your monthly budget and for the long-term. But... Read more

If you’re planning on becoming a homeowner, be prepared to spend a ton of money. As of July 2017, the average new home in the U.S. costs $371,200,... Read more

If you’re a homeowner, chances are housing costs are your largest expense. According to Zillow, the median mortgage payment eats up 20 percent of... Read more

Ready to have a baby? I hope your wallet is ready too because the cost of raising a child in the United States is $233,610. But that cost — and... 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

You’ve scrimped and saved for years, and the moment has finally arrived: You’re closing on your first house. Tens of thousands of dollars are... Read more

Ellie Mondelli dreamed of buying a home, but was worried about feeling trapped. Like many first-time home buyers, she didn’t have a 20 percent down... 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

Every homeowner says the expenses never end once you buy a house. And a new study from Zillow shows that’s true even when you’re trying to get... Read more

Owning a home is a huge expense. When you have a mortgage, you’re likely to spend tens of thousands of dollars in interest. If you’re not happy... Read more

When you’re in the market to buy a house, there’s a good chance you’re focusing on the price of each home. After all, you’re... Read more

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the government announced programs to help homeowners at risk of losing their homes. Policymakers extended... Read more