4 people who bought and sold homes without a traditional real-estate agent break down how and why they did it

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The era of cookie-cutter homes is over

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In a hot housing market, the social media account 'Zillow Gone Wild' has made unique homes easier to find.

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We gave our daughter $20,000 for a wedding, but she used it for a home down payment and paid for her own wedding. Everyone was happy.

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Mike's daughter spent the money he gave her on a down payment and later paid for her own wedding (not picture here).

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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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Renting will be cheaper than buying a home for years to come, real estate firm says

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A "for rent" sign is posted in front of a home on December 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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'Shark Tank' investor Barbara Corcoran offers housing market advice as buying conditions ease

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How Section 8 rental voucher recipients can use the program to become homeowners instead

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