I got two grants to put $15,000 toward buying my first home. Incentive programs are my favorite hack for homeownership.

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A woman sitting on the porch of a home in Baltimore.
Kourtnee Turner bought her first home in Maryland after stacking homebuying incentives offered by the state.

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I decided to live in a build-to-rent community after buying a home. I'll never buy again.

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A row of townhouses.
Former homeowner John Santa Orta found a townhouse to rent that feels like he's owning.

Quinn Residences.

These Texas cities have the healthiest real estate markets in the US. See who else made the top 10.

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Texas cities fill up multiple spots in the top 10 healthiest markets list.

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Why Trump's push for a 50-year mortgage could backfire

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President Donald Trump
Donald Trump teased a 50-year mortgage over the weekend, with the FHFA director adding that the administration is working on a plan.

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Forget wedding registries — many newlyweds would rather you help pay their mortgage

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Ali and Aislyn Benjamin, posing with their dog on their wedding day.

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Gen Z grads are flocking to college towns — here's where they're thriving

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The skyline in Albany, New York.
Albany, New York.

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Why 2025 might be a good year to buy a home after all

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A large blue home with a for sale sign in front of it.
According to Redfin, home prices declined in 14 of the 50 largest US metros in the last week of July.

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The 30% rule is now unrealistic. Here are 3 places you won't have to blow your budget to afford a home right now.

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A group of identical homes.
A report says the typical American will have to spend more than 30% of their income to buy a home.

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The 15 best places to live in the US, where homes are cheaper and there are lots of jobs to choose from

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An aerial view of a bridge in Austin, Texas, filled with cars
Austin made the list of one of the best places to live in 2024.

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I'm a millennial making $120,000 a year. I rent because buying a home in Florida is so costly and would be too much work.

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A man enjoying a drink with a view of the downtown Brickell buildings on the Miami River in Florida.
Buying a home in Miami has become more expensive over the last few years.

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