A quarter of all US renters spend at least half of their paychecks on housing. If you're barely getting by, will you ever get ahead?
Ever wonder how the Joneses paid for their new kitchen? There are several kinds of people who can finance a big remodeling job. Who they are might surprise you.
With the mayor's blessing, urban decay is being eliminated by way of the wrecking ball. Other cities have tried the tactic with disappointing results.
Cosmopolitan tastes of younger Americans and the lingering trauma of recession are changing attitudes about what makes a great place to live.
Remember when real estate was so hot there were lotteries, bidding wars and desperate people making offers sight unseen? In some markets, they're back.
Hurricane season is coming. But storms can happen at any time. Here are 6 smart things to do to get your home ready before the storm hits.
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.
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