Demand is strong for these affordable, trendy, teeny new digs, some about the size of a parking space. And in some locations, opposition is strong as well.
And you thought there was no downside to home ownership? You can actually hurt your credit if you miss these details.
Power outages are likely each spring and summer due to tornadoes, thunderstorms and system overloads. Be ready.
A foreclosure specialist tells where mom-and-pop investors can still buy homes for cheap and rent them out for a sizable profit.
You'd think that rising prices would inspire homeowners to put their homes on the market, but more than money is behind the current shortage of homes for sale.
Doing it yourself is important if you want to save money, have fun, and be self-sufficient. Step one? The right tools.
Buying a home comes out on top as a cost-saving strategy in these 100 metropolitan areas, but only under 3 conditions.
Credit is not raining down on would-be borrowers, but it will be a bit more accessible this year.
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