We bought a century-old house filled with character. Eight years later, it's more of a nightmare than a dream.

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Owning a century-old house isn't as dreamy as we hoped it would be.

Samantha Priestly

I bought a house with my best friend 15 years ago. Many warned us not to, but it's still one of my best decisions.

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Heidi Turner

I bought my 'forever home' with 3 other people. Here's how we manage our finances.

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These 2 factors will help unlock the housing market in 2025, according to Realtor.com's chief economist

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I bought a house in Cork. My Irish husband lives there full-time, but I'm still going back and forth between the US.

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I met my husband in Ireland and bought a house there.

Julia Skinner

My adult kids live at home. Space is tighter and costs are higher, but it might be the best way for them to save enough money to buy a house.

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Alex Gonzalez and his wife currently have two of their three adult children living with them again.

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15 cities where the median home price is under $200,000

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Akron, Ohio.

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I achieved my dream of buying a home in London. I know I'm lucky, but I was miserable as soon as I moved in.

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Daniela Vilu bought her first home after living a nomadic life.

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How to Get a Low Interest Rate on a Mortgage

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I regret moving to Florida. Living here felt like paradise — until everything changed.

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Cassie Leigh bought a house in Tampa in 2018.

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