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 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 ...
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 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 ...
It's quite an accomplishment to save enough money to purchase your first home. But you can't forget about the long string of other expenses ahead as you'll have to fill your home with all of its ...