real estate

4 Infographics: How People Found and Financed Their Homes (UPDATED) Buying a home will probably be the most expensive item you ever purchase… until you buy the next one. Finding the righ... read the story

First-Time Buyers Account for Nearly Half of All New Mortgages Prospective first-time homebuyers are facing stiff challenges as they enter today’s housing market – including f... read the story

by Jackie Cohen

Minimum Wage Worker Needs 2.5 Full-Time Jobs to Afford 1-Bedroom Apartment The average minimum wage worker needs two-and-a-half full-time jobs in order to afford a one-bedroom apartment in most p... read the story

Home Prices Outpace Pay Increases Affordable housing is increasingly hard to find in today’s market. According to data from Trulia, America’s ... read the story

4 Out of 5 with Student Loans Can’t Buy a Home New Survey Shows the Impact of Student Debt on Homeownership Financial aid in college can be your best friend or your wo... read the story

by Tamila McDonald

10 Things You Can Do If You Can’t Sell Your House The average home spends 89 days on the market before it sells. This means it isn’t uncommon for sellers to have their ... read the story

How to Negotiate a Summer Home Rental Are you considering bypassing the hotel or resort experience for your summer vacation and opting for a summer home renta... read the story

How Can Single People Afford To Buy Homes? Home ownership is a fulfilling but difficult goal. The challenges of being single can make it even more difficult to fin... read the story

Inventory of Homes for Sale Hits Record Low Are you ready to enter the home-buying market? Recent statistics suggest that you will need superior planning, plenty of... read the story

Subprime Mortgages Are Back — Can You Handle the Risk? Subprime mortgages have been making a slow comeback over the last decade, driven by years of pent-up consumer demand and... read the story