Now that my husband, DC, and I had sold the Happier Yellow House to the first buyer who saw it, my head was literally spinning. I need to sit down and put my head between my knees. What had we done?

It’s not always easy finding a “bargain” home these days because of steadily rising prices in an already expensive housing environment. The median price of a U.S. home reached $430,584 in November ...

Being able to afford a home in today’s housing market can be a challenge. According to Zillow data, the median home value is $348,853, a 1.2% increase from last year. Not only that, but mortgage ...

Dominique Rollins and her now-husband, Blaise Ehrlich, had found a house in a neighborhood they loved in Nesconset. They placed a bid but heard nothing back, and eventually learned the house had been ...

Even in this fall’s cooling market, demand outpaces supply — but these buyers haven’t given up. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but ...

There aren't enough homes available for sale. Are you better off just building a new one? The answer depends on time and money. David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and ...

Single men traditionally get a head start in homeownership and reap the benefits faster, but single women are thinking creatively to close the gap. Kristina Modares, left, and Stephanie Douglass ...

Many real estate investors emphasize picking the right location, but timing also matters when buying a property. Some aspiring homeowners wait until slower months to purchase. But is buying a house in ...