Housing

Want to give your credit score a boost? You may want to hit up your landlord.

If you had to purchase private mortgage insurance to get your home loan, don’t wait around for your lender to cancel it.

Some projects have a better return on investment than others.

How to crunch the numbers to determine when it makes sense to buy down the interest rate.

You may end up renting longer than you anticipated.

After all the major upfront costs, buying a home can be full of hidden money pits.

Understanding these terms will help you compare lenders and figure out calculate your monthly payments.

ARM, FHA, GFE—who can afford so many acronyms in this economy?

Look for these signs that a home is about to hit the market.

Those kits are really just frames—you'll still need insulation, wiring, plumbing, and siding, among other considerations.

You'll get more bang for your buck if you rent in one of these cities.

Find out where home prices are dropping the most right now.

If the rent is too damn high, maybe you can simply set up shop in a vacant home.

If you don’t quite meet the landlord’s requirements for minimum income or other financials, they might suggest a cosigner company—but is that a good move?

Keeping a house in good repair is expensive—but is a home warranty worth the money?

Inheriting your parents' home is a whirlwind that brings mental, physical, and financial strains.

High interest rates are expected to keep hurting prospective homebuyers.

If your landlord won't budge on the rent, try negotiating these perks instead.

These are the coastal cities where you can snag a cheap(ish) beach house.

You can improve your home's heating and cooling efficiency and save on the installation.