I bought a bigger house, and the buyer's remorse hurts. My family didn't need it, but I still think it'll be worth it.

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Sam Dogen gave up financial freedom to give his family a bigger home.

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Most people buying homes get screwed into spending thousands on a tedious fee. That may be about to change.

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Attorney-opinion letters could save homebuyers thousands of dollars in closing costs.

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I live in Texas and I'm not surprised so many people are moving here — I'm surprised where they're choosing to settle

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Keyana Darling and her two sons in their new home.
Earlier this year, Keyana Darling and her two sons moved to Katy, Texas, a smaller spot outside Houston.

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If you want lower interest rates, there's a little-known way to get them — if you qualify

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Assumable mortgages are becoming an increasingly popular home-financing option.

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The year of the renter is upon us

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We left Texas to move to France. Now we're buying a shockingly affordable six-bedroom house straight out of a fairy tale.

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The Willick family traveling in the Bordeaux region of France.

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Mortgage rates are sinking, but don't try to time the housing market by waiting for them to fall further, BofA exec says

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In this March 15, 2021 file photo, a sold sign stands in front of new home under construction in Houston. Mortgage rates remained near historic lows this week, Thursday, June 10.

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The housing market is loosening up as mortgage rates sink, but 'window of opportunity could be narrow'

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Homebuyers signing a mortgage.

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Yes, it's possible to get a 4.8% mortgage today — here's how

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A construction worker eyeing the wooden skeleton of a new-construction house wearing a hard hat and tool belt while holding plans.
Homebuyers may have better luck getting a low mortgage interest rate if they buy a new-construction house.

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Why fall and winter are the new hot seasons for buying a house

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A house is for sale in Arlington, Virginia, July 13, 2023.
According to an Opendoor study, the fall is becoming a popular time for home selling.

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