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Realtor.com / visualspace via Getty ImagesQ: What are some creative ideas for first-time buyers to afford homeownership? As the spring housing market kicks off, first-time homebuyers are staring down high home prices, mortgage interest rates above 7%, and a dearth of newly listed properties for sale. Even if they’re doing well financially, this is ...

Spencer Platt / Staff via Getty ImagesOn the precipice of the hotly anticipated spring housing market, the U.S. Federal Reserve just dealt homebuyers another crushing blow. Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, told Congress on Tuesday that more aggressive interest rates might be needed to cool inflation. And while mortgage interest rates ar...

Realtor.comSome houses are so unique in their architecture and location that it’s hard to imagine they’ll ever be replicated. The Burbank Castle, in Burbank, CA, is one of them—and it’s on the market for the first time, priced at $4,995,000. Known by some as “The Harry Potter House,” this four-bedroom, 4.5-bath mansion cuts a magical silhouette in ...

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Photos: Getty Images (4)Two true tests of any romantic relationship include building IKEA furniture together (without losing any of the tiny parts!) and, of course, renovating a house. As you and your partner work together to achieve the perfect home, even the most straightforward projects can spark arguments, bat...

VecteezyWhile most homebuyers know that they’ll need to meet certain requirements to get a home loan, in some cases the house must pass certain standards, too. This is definitely the case if you’re considering a USDA loan from the Department of Agriculture. USDA loans can be a boon to homebuyers due to their fairly lenient qualifications for homebu...