The wrong direction could make you even hotter

These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks.

How not to make money mistakes as a fledgling homeowner.

Your home may not be as energy efficient as you think it is.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a great benefit to first-time home buyers and others. Learn more about them here.

Single with no kids? Bigger isn't always better when it comes to housing.

Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time.

Attention sinners! If you’ve been guilty of any of the 7 deadly sins of home ownership, there’s no time like the present to redeem yourself.

Right now close to 50% of the U.S. is experiencing some level of drought. Why should homeowners care?

Do your appliances die before their time? Here are ways to keep them humming longer.

Building a new home lets you personalize your house for today’s needs and tomorrow’s dreams. Here’s how to plan your new home for future needs.

Buying a new home comes with a maze of options. That’s a good thing. Here’s advice from a pro on choosing them.

That three-story mansion might be nice, but would your bank account prefer a ranch house in the country instead? Here's how to find out.

Pro Tip: It works a lot better if you don't trash the place.

Knowing where you want to be when your mortgage is paid off could be more important than the length of your term.

You could get a better mortgage rate with a little investigation.

Knowing may be half the battle, but knowing the right information is essential.

There's more to owning a home than some people realize. A lot more. Be sure to make the right decision.

Buying a home is a complicated process. It’s usually the biggest financial transaction of a person’s life, and often involves taking out a mortgage to pay for the new digs.

Owning a home isn’t always a happily-ever-after story. On any given day, you might deal with a leaky roof, a weedy lawn or a bad neighbor. Homeowners associations can help with these inconveniences.