If you’ve only ever paid rent to live in an apartment, duplex, or other types of rental housing, the prospect of buying your own home can seem daunting. For many people, fears about being “tied down” to a particular place, anxieties over how to pay for a six-figure house, and the complexities of the buying process make it easier to put off the decision indefinitely. If you can afford it, there are a lot of advantages to owning your own house versus renting from a landlord. But there are also more responsibilities you’ll take on as a homeowner.
Should I buy a house?
If you can afford it, there are a lot of advantages to owning your own house versus renting from a landlord. But there are also more responsibilities you’ll take on as a homeowner. Learn what questions you should ask to help you make the decision.
How to buy a house
So you’ve decided you want to buy a house. Now it’s time to get down to the details. Learn all about mortgages, escrow accounts, real estate agents, and more
I've bought a house, now what?
You’ve taken a major step toward financial independence and security, and hopefully your own satisfaction. Now what? Learn about how long you should live in a house, what kind of maintenance you’ll need to do, and more