Today’s younger home buyers have faced a dearth of starter homes in recent years, but it seems that some markets are bucking that trend. In fact, in San Francisco, nearly half of all home listings are entry-level properties.

Home buyers considering new construction should act now. According to new data, new homes have dropped to their lowest point in 12 months, decreasing nearly 7 percent since April.

The FHA appraisal is a little more elaborate than the standard appraisal. That's because FHA loans are government-backed, and the government wants to make sure that the house you buy is safe and livable.

Only the government's web site, annualcreditreport.com, offers your credit history for free without strings attached. Its free credit report is a good way to protect yourself from identity theft and ugly surprises when applying for a job or loan.

Home security tips: learn how to secure your home, avoid home burglary, and what to do in case of a home break in.

Shopping for a mortgage rate is not time consuming, but half of home loan consumers don't do it. They could be missing out on significantly better rates and fees.

Counteroffer definition: a proposal in response to a real estate purchase offer. The counter offer means that the seller accepts the buyer's offer, subject to certain changes. The buyer can accept, reject or counter the seller's counter-offer.

Preparing a new house checklist before you move will remove some of the stress beforehand, and will definitely help you handle the inevitable emergencies down the road. The ounce of prevention really does beat the pound of care.

Home prices are climbing – but not everywhere. In fact, according to a new report, there are actually a handful of cities where prices have dropped in the last year. Could they hold the key for homebuyers seeking affordability in today’s hot market?

As a renter, you bore little responsibility for home maintenance. But now, you are your own landlord. Here are the essential tasks you'll have to perform yourself or pay someone else to do.

Do you get your security deposit back? It depends. Protecting your security deposit is important, or you may have to kiss it goodbye when you terminate a lease, Here is what you need to know.

If you are an adult child living at home (or if you have an adult child living at home), this guide will help you pull a plan together to get out of your parent's house and into a home of your own.

Want to get top-dollar when selling your home? Then focus on your lawn. According to a new study, simple maintenance and care not only increases a home’s appeal to buyers, but also adds serious property value as well.

Who hasn't said, "I need to lower my bills" at some point in their lives? Unless you are free and clear of debt, you can probably benefit from these tips.

How to fire your real estate agent if he or she is not getting the job done. In many cases, it's not that hard to do.

It might seem like home prices just keep rising, but according to a new analysis, today’s housing is actually still pretty affordable. “Real” home prices—those adjusted for income and interests rate changes—are currently 32.5 percent below their housing boom peak from 2006.

How to choose A SAFE neighborhood when buying a home? By investigating online and in-person. Here's how.

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