It's a historically bad time to buy your first home

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We bought a house with a 2.5% mortgage rate a few years ago. Our family's much bigger now, but moving is not an option.

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Our family has gotten bigger since we bought our home, but moving to a larger space isn't an option when we just can't afford to give up our rate. So, we're making the space work for us.

Alexandra Frost

The new American Dream: owning just part of a home

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The Property Brothers share 4 essential tips for homebuyers in a tough market

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Twin brothers posing in front of a home during a renovation.
Drew and Jonathan Scott star in their new show "Property Brothers: Under Pressure," and give tips for struggling homebuyers.

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My boyfriend lives in the house I bought and pays for half of everything, including the mortgage. It benefits us both.

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My boyfriend pays half of the mortgage on the house I bought. It's part of a long-term plan for financial freedom for both of us.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

In North Texas, a tiny-home village is making downsizing feel luxurious

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Liberty Tiny Village
The residents of Liberty Tiny Village say a large part of its appeal is the community it offers among neighbors.

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On a chilly January night in Aubrey, Texas, a roomful of retirees gather to swap their homemade chilis and soups. As people mingle, one woman asks the crowd if they've ever watched "The Golden Girls."

The death of the 30-something homebuyer was greatly exaggerated

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The 10 best cities to buy a home in 2026

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Miami
Miami.

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It may (finally) be easier to buy a home this year

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A hand holding a small home and a sliced price tag

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It was supposed to be the year that America's real estate market came back to life — until it wasn't.

Real estate's biggest wealth gaps aren't where you'd expect

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New York City.

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