You could just pack up your stuff and move out of your parents' house and in with a friend. But that's probably not the smartest way to be successful as a young adult paying for housing. Follow these tips to do it right and be more comfortable.

Can a home equal happiness? If you buy a house in Fremont, California it just might. According to a new ranking, Fremont is the nation’s happiest city, boasting ample health, employment and community opportunities.

Single women home buyers may make up one of the biggest segments of the market, but that doesn’t mean the world is their oyster. According to a new ranking, while some states offer women prime opportunities for employment, health, safety and overall well-being, just as many don’t. And most of those sub-par states? They’re in the South.

We all know it costs to buy a home. But what if your city actually helped you with those costs, giving you free land, cash grants and other financial incentives just to move there? In a handful of American towns, that’s exactly what buyers can expect.

Mortgage insurance may be a necessary evil, but it has more benefits than you know. Here's how to use mortgage insurance, and how to get rid of it.

There’s a lot of talk about the housing affordability crisis faced by Millennial home buyers. But according to new data, today’s buyers are actually enjoying a much more affordable market than their parents did 40 years ago.

The best apartment finder websites can make searching for an affordable and comfortable place easier. Here's a list of sites and tips for using them fully.

If you've moved back home to save money, here's how to get back on your own fast.

Millennial home buyers seem to have pretty good credit. According to new home buying trends, not only are their credit scores rising, but they’re also qualifying for more conventional loans – products that are traditionally more difficult to get without stellar credit.

It seems home buyers are starting to look outside major metro areas – and even major suburbs, in order to find their dream homes. According to new data, demand is rising in outlier housing markets across the nation, with Spokane, Washington leading the pack.

Avoid rental scams on Craigslist and other sites when looking for a house to rent. Here are the top rental scams and how to spot them.

Will your mortgage servicer allow you to pay your mortgage with a credit card? Probably not, but there are ways around this.

The first-time home buyer is in the real estate market in a big way because of low interest rates and booming employment.

Fannie Mae Homestyle® mortgages are now better than ever, thanks to higher loan-to-values, increased remodeling budgets and expanded property guidelines.

Good news for those who pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums on their mortgage. They are still tax deductible -- for now.