A: There is no shortage of advice when you are looking to buy your first home. The first thing to understand is that the ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ila Corcoran, 26, who purchased her first home in 2021 and used the income from renting out its rooms to help buy a second property in 2024. The ...

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 ...

Buying a home is one of millennials' biggest financial decisions, but it can often feel overwhelming. With rising home prices, competitive markets, and various financing options, understanding how to ...

It's no secret that homeownership is expensive. Between the down payment, insurance, mortgage, and interest rates, there are so many factors to think about. And that's before you even get to the costs ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...