Dahna Chandler, contributor

Home affordability is often easier to find in the suburbs than the city. But can younger homebuyers find true happiness outside the bright lights?

Single women have a lot of home-buying power. Here's how to exercise yours and get what you want.

Buying a house, especially a fixer-upper, is an investment that could pay off big-time, or deplete every resource you have. Follow these tips for choosing financing and unloading your property for profit.

It's a jungle out there when you're buying real estate. But it's easier to make your way when you know the language. Here are the terms you should know before you buy a house.

Lower ARM rates can help you qualify for a bigger mortgage and a better house. ARMs can be fixed for up to ten years, so there is probably an ARM that minimizes your risk and saves you money.

How to calculate house payment: Your house payment is more than your principal and interest on your mortgage. Most lenders also add your property taxes and homeowners insurance. You may also pay HOA dues and flood insurance.

So, can you get a new mortgage after a deed in lieu of foreclosure? In many cases, you can. Here are the programs you may use, and what it takes to get approved.