A: There is no shortage of advice when you are looking to buy your first home. The first thing to understand is that the concept of a perfect home is a myth. There is no such thing, and what you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's no secret that homeownership is expensive. Between the down payment, insurance, mortgage, and interest rates, there are so many factors to think about. And that's before you even get to the costs ...

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 ...