A major appliance should never be an impulse buy. We pinpoint the best months and moments to buy, on and offline.

Why don’t millennial, first-time buyers and Generation X move-up buyers have more to choose from? Who is responsible for the shortage of homes for sale and why? We’ve identified some suspects.

Make sure you do a walk-thru — and double-check the numbers because mistakes do happen.

It's not just whether you pay your bills on time that matters.

5 questions help you look ahead to home ownership.

Rounding up on purchases, hiding accounts from yourself, and more sneaky saving ideas.

This could be the most important article you read during your home purchase.

What you really need to know about buying from the people who house hunt for a living.

Credit scores are critical to the home buying process.

A hot new scam targets home buyers: down payment wire fraud.

Don't rush to buy along with everyone else. Be patient, and you might get a better deal.

Tired of moving from house to house? Read this article and settle down. Finally.

You’ll save yourself thousands if you know why people mess up.

No more 11th-hour hikes in your closing costs. New paperwork nixes that.

9 key questions to answer when you’re location shopping.

Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction.

Knowing which type of relationship you have with your agent, and his broker, will help you negotiate the best possible deal, whether you’re a buyer or a seller.

Don't assume you'll be in your first home forever. Take a long view of the situation and consider this advice.

Follow these tips to seal the deal the first time.

It's always a goal to rent rather than own, but think twice before taking that leap.