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.

So you’ll have all your financial needs buttoned up before your home closing.

This checklist gives you carte blanche (well, almost) when viewing potential homes.

You don't have to be a lifelong renter. There's more help out there than you might think.

Here’s how that sad-looking house can be a wealth-builder.