Housing

Lawsuits against incompetent or malicious condo boards or HOAs are difficult because the law favors them. But there’s one thing you can almost always do: Petition to remove them.

Check out your potential landlord—and find out what red flags they might find on you.

It might more challenging compared to traditional employees, but it's not impossible.

If you have a large family or a small space, a tankless water heater may be more trouble than it’s worth.

More bathrooms isn't always better, despite what we've been told.

Be aware of all the sneaky terms before you get a mortgage.

Renovating a property you don’t own seems like a bad idea—but under the right circumstances, there are distinct benefits.

We often get lured into a condo or rental with the promise of shared amenities, but they’re not worth anything if you don’t use them.

Harness your home's equity for things like home renovations, college tuition, or other major expenses.

Buying a house like this can leave you with a lot of expensive, troublesome repairs.

Paying a relatively low flat fee to sell your home can save you thousands—on paper. But in reality, it might not work out that way.

From switching out appliances to dumbing down smart homes, sellers can play dirty at the very last minute.

Builder-grade has become associated with low-quality stuff. But not every builder-grade thing in your house must be changed out.

Being foreclosed on is a scary experience—but try not to panic.

You don’t have to buy all of something. You can buy just as much as you need.

Make sure you don’t get tricked by paying attention to details—and trusting your instincts.

Without warning you get a huge water, electric, or gas bill—or all three. You need to figure out why—and fast.

Unless you desperately need to get from under your house quickly, selling it the traditional way will almost always be the better option.

Moving to a city with less-expensive housing isn't an option for everyone.

Pressurized walls look like real walls, but use tension to divide a space so there’s no damage.