This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ila Corcoran, 26, who purchased her first home in 2021 and used the income from renting out its rooms to help buy a second property in 2024. The ...

When I bought my first house in 2010, at age 24, it was the Great Recession, and the housing market—the entire world, really—was off-kilter. A little like it is now. I was newly married, a recent ...

Buying your first home represents one of the most significant financial commitments most people will ever make. The excitement of home ownership often overshadows the complex budgeting required to ...

Buying a home is one of millennials' biggest financial decisions, but it can often feel overwhelming. With rising home prices, competitive markets, and various financing options, understanding how to ...

Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

This column first appeared in the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader on May 7, 2016. Until I was 35, the only real home I ever knew was a place I never lived. When I was a kid, my peripatetic Dad moved our ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've just moved into your first home, congratulations! Once you've signed all the paperwork and sent ...