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The No. 1 superstition that stops people from buying a home
Written by: Crissinda Ponder
Would you buy a home on Elm Street? Or pay extra for a home that had your lucky number attached to the mailbox out front? Turns …
The 30 most popular cities for Gen X homebuyers
Written by: Ismat Mangla
Born between 1965 and 1980, many members of Generation X are in their peak earning years. While the COVID-19 pandemic has doubtlessly stifled some of that …
Creating your homebuying wish list
Written by: Stacey Leasca
Turn-ons and turn-offs. Buzzkills and domestic thrills. Must-haves and nice-to-haves. If you’re house hunting or thinking about starting, you surely have all manner of preferences, but …
Can you put an offer on a house that is contingent?
Written by: Rochel Maday
After months of searching, you’ve found it: your dream home. There’s just one problem. It’s marked as contingent. Can you still make an offer on a …
The best charcoal grills of 2021
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
There are lots of reasons to buy a charcoal grill instead of a gas grill. Many people prefer the smoky flavor of charcoal-grilled meats (and veggies). …
15 cities where you can buy a home for under $100K
Written by: Ben Walker
Your home is an important part of everyday life, so it’s essential that you’re comfortable. But rising real estate prices in your area might make it …
The best Walmart grills of 2021
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
Mega-retailer Walmart is known for its low prices and large selection, particularly on big-ticket items like a grill. But how can you tell the wheat from …
The best Home Depot grills of 2021
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
With over 2,200 stores in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Home Depot is a popular first stop when people are in the market for a new …
The best time to buy a grill
Written by: Jeanine Skowronski
Grilling season extends from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend in the United States. The best time to buy a grill is often outside that timeframe …
5 tips for getting the best price on a new home
Written by: Crissinda Ponder
You’ve reached the house-hunting phase and found “the one,” but you aren’t crazy about the price tag. The good news: You might be able to change …
20 affordable cities for homebuyers
Written by: Jacqueline DeMarco
Home is where the heart is, but it can also be where all the money is. Housing is one of the biggest living expenses adults incur …
20 US housing markets most at risk from climate change
Written by: Emily Leff
As the effects of climate change grow increasingly prevalent, they become harder and harder to ignore, especially when making a significant investment like buying a house. …
How to buy a home with less-than-perfect credit
Written by: Alaya Linton
When newlyweds Ronald and Kyra Sells, 26 and 22, began their homebuying process months before their wedding, they felt confident that they’d qualify for a mortgage. …
