Home buying seems simple enough: Find a house you like that’s close to work or school, tell someone you want to buy it, and move in. But there's more to it than that. You’ll have to find and get approved by... Read More

You know how to break up with a romantic partner when it’s not working out. “It’s not you, it’s me,” you tell them. Or, “I’m not ready for a long-term commitment.” But how do you break off a professional relationship —... Read More

Jean King no longer has to watch her her step while cooking because of a rotted kitchen floor, soaked through years ago by a water leak from her sink. Nor does she have to leave a window open almost year... Read More

Selling your house can feel overwhelming in multiple ways. You're pulling up roots and leaving all that's familiar — and making a huge financial decision at the same time. Knowing how to sell your home takes some studying up. The... Read More

Timing determines so much when you're buying a house. Although the best time to buy a house is when you're ready both financially and emotionally, other factors can help you decide when to buy a house. By timing your purchase just... Read More

That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn't give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their dream... Read More

Names: Katye Nash, 27, and Cody Moore, 29 City: La Grange, Ky. Year of Home Purchase: 2018 Sale Price: $154,000 Home Style: 25-year-old ranch Professions: She's a recruiter; he's a salesman. When Katye Nash decided to stop renting and buy her first house, she knew she... Read More

A home inspection may feel like a final exam, but it's not quite so clear cut. Your inspector's report won't include a clear-cut  A+ if a house is a keeper or an F if it's a money pit. What is included in a home inspection... Read More

As a smart seller, you'll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don't want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won't be around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on... Read More

While you can't change your home's location or other market forces that determine home value, there are some things you can control that will affect what price you're offered. Here are some small things that get in the way of buyers seeing your home's... Read More