Fuse | Corbis | Getty ImagesWhen you buy or sell a home, your real estate agent’s commissions can trim thousands of dollars off the sale price — but many consumers don’t realize you can negotiate those terms.Nearly a third, 31%, of homebuyers and sellers...
Sturti | E+ | Getty ImagesThe cost of housing is generally expensive across the board for Americans, whether you’re a renter or an aspiring homeowner.While both home prices and rent have outpaced wage growth in most areas, renting can be the smarter financial...
Skynesher | E+ | Getty ImagesHomeownership is out of reach for many Americans — especially for Black Americans.In the country’s largest metropolitan areas, Black people own a disproportionately small share of homes relative to population size, according to a new...
Svetikd | E+ | Getty ImagesHousing is typically one of the biggest expenses in someone’s budget, and it’s natural to wonder about the best way to pay that bill.For renters, sometimes it’s possible to pay with a credit card. While you could earn...
Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesWhile rent payments do not traditionally affect your credit, a growing number of so-called rent-reporting services are trying to change that.These services track users’ rent-paying habits and report them to one or more...
