Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?

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Today’s home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.

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If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.

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Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.

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If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared.

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Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

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If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one.

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Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately.

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Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.

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Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.

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