A semi-retired boomer's Florida house doubled in value in 7 years, so she sold it and downsized to travel more

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Barbara White, 72, on a recent trip to Paris, France.

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I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

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Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.
Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.

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5 home-staging mistakes that could cost you a home sale, according to an interior designer

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Claire Zinnecker.

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Australia may hold the key to happier home buying

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Want to sell your home? Get ready for disappointment.

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Gone are the days of throwing up a for-sale sign and waiting for the feeding frenzy to begin. Home sellers are about to get a rude awakening.

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Soaring insurance costs could finally put a lid on home prices, real estate experts say

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Housing affordability has improved, but not by much

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US homebuyers need to make $114,000 a year to afford a median-priced home, Redfin says.

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Home prices could go down now that the biggest group of real-estate agents agreed to lower commissions

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The homes your real-estate agent doesn't want you to see

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Real-estate agent commissions have barely budged over decades. Critics blame a shady practice known as "steering."

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The mortgage 'lock-in' effect is here to stay and home prices won't fall for years to come, research firm says

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The lock-in effect isn't going away as inventory remains tight and demand returns.

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