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The amount you can afford to spend on rent depends on your income, but current market trends can make budgeting difficult. Here’s what to do about it.

Your offer was accepted on a home, but now what? These 11 steps explain everything from depositing earnest money to getting the keys to your new home.

Does the military pay for you to get a house as a single soldier? No, but you may qualify for a VA loan to buy a home. Learn how to apply today.

A tax deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property that has gone into foreclosure. Read more about how tax deeds work and how to invest.

A homestead exemption can potentially reduce your property taxes and help protect your home in tough times. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and how to apply.

Considering a $100,000 mortgage? Learn about a loan this size, including how much you can expect to pay each month, eligibility requirements, and more.

Breaking a lease to buy a house can be tricky. Learn how to get out of a lease, how much it might cost you, the pros and cons, and weigh the alternatives.

Buying a house that's listed as for sale by owner (FSBO) is different from buying through a real estate agent. Discover the process of buying a FSBO home.

A vacancy rate is a metric used in real estate investing that shows how many available units in a property are unoccupied. Learn more about vacancy rates here.