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# Housing

Ready for a new chapter? Whether you're renting an apartment, buying your first home or crashing on your parents' couch (we don't judge!), we'll help you navigate your next move.

## Recent news

- [Buying a Home in Late September Could Save You $14,000](https://money.com/best-time-to-buy-house-2026/) — Home Buying · 5 min read
- [The Salary You Need to Afford the Average Home Just Fell. But It's Still Six Figures](https://money.com/home-affordability-income-2026/) — Home Prices · 4 min read
- [The Typical Home Now Sells for Below List Price in More Than 40 Major Cities](https://money.com/homes-selling-below-asking/) — Home Prices · 5 min read
- [We Asked 20 Mayors Whether They Support an NYC-Style Rent Freeze. Here's What They Said](https://money.com/nyc-rent-freeze-other-cities-mayors/) — Renters · 13 min read
- [A Massive Housing Bill Just Became Law: Don't Expect Home Prices to Drop Any Time Soon](https://money.com/road-to-housing-act-home-prices/) — Home Buying · 5 min read
- [It Now Takes More Than 50 Years to Save for a Down Payment in These Cities](https://money.com/down-payment-saving-years/) — First-Time Home Buyers · 4 min read
- [$1 Million Starter Homes? That's the New Price Tag in These U.S. States](https://money.com/starter-homes-cost-million-cities/) — Housing Market · 4 min read
- [Homeowners With Low Mortgage Rates Aren't Moving. That's Bad News for Your Rent](https://money.com/mortgage-rate-lock-in-effect-rent-prices/) — Mortgage Rates · 6 min read
- [As Summer Approaches, Buyers Still Feel Frozen Out of the Housing Market](https://money.com/2026-housing-market-affordability-challenges/) — Home Buying · 8 min read
- [8 Cities Where Renting Is Actually the Smartest Financial Move](https://money.com/better-to-rent-than-buy-cities/) — Renting · 5 min read
- [What's Causing HVAC Prices to Rise in 2026 — and How Much More You Should Expect to Pay](https://money.com/whats-causing-hvac-prices-to-rise-in-2026-and-how-much-more-you-should-expect-to-pay/) — Home Improvement · 7 min read
- [7 Common AC Problems that Can Drive Up Your Summer Electric Bill](https://money.com/7-common-ac-problems-that-can-drive-up-your-summer-electric-bill/) — Home Improvement · 10 min read
- [Why Bigger Isn't Always Better for a New AC Purchase](https://money.com/why-bigger-isnt-always-better-for-a-new-ac-purchase/) — Home Improvement · 5 min read
- [The Best Time to Buy HVAC: Why Timing May Matter More Than Homeowners Think](https://money.com/the-best-time-to-buy-hvac-why-timing-may-matter-more-than-homeowners-think/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [Buying a New House Is Too Expensive. Homeowners Are Staying Put and Renovating Instead](https://money.com/buy-vs-renovate-house-costs/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [3 Trends to Watch Out for During the 2026 Spring Homebuying Season](https://money.com/spring-homebuying-market-2026/) — Home Buying · 6 min read
- [Are You Making This Six-Figure Budgeting Mistake With Home Repairs?](https://money.com/homeowners-underestimate-maintenance-budget-repair-costs/) — Home Improvement · 5 min read
- [How Buying a Home Before You Turn 30 Is a ‘Wealth Multiplier’](https://money.com/buy-home-before-30-wealth/) — Home Buying · 4 min read
- [Winter Storm Season Is Prime Time for Home Repair Scams: Here's How to Spot One](https://money.com/storm-damage-home-repair-scams/) — Home Maintenance · 7 min read
- [Parent Trap: Moving Back Home May Not Be the Money-Saving Hack You Think It Is](https://money.com/moving-back-home-costs/) — Housing Market · 5 min read
- [Why Trump Wants to Keep America's House Prices High](https://money.com/trump-wants-high-home-prices/) — Home Buying · 6 min read
- [Older Homeowners Make Less Money When Selling. Here's What They Can Do About It](https://money.com/older-home-sellers-make-less-money/) — Home Buying · 7 min read
- [Using Your 401(k) to Buy a House Sounds Tempting. Financial Planners Say It’s a Mistake](https://money.com/401k-home-down-payment-retirement-risks/) — Housing · 6 min read
- [Housing Market Forecast: Will Home Prices Finally Fall in 2026?](https://money.com/housing-market-predictions-2026-prices/) — Home Buying · 5 min read

## Home Buying

Buying a home is a major milestone, and a profound financial commitment. Whether you're a first time homeowner trying to navigate the housing market, an empty nester considering a downsize or somewhere in between, we've got you covered.

- [How Down Payment Assistance Works — and How to Stack It With an FHA, USDA or Conventional Loan](https://money.com/how-down-payment-assistance-works/) — Home Buying · 8 min read
- [Buying a Home in Late September Could Save You $14,000](https://money.com/best-time-to-buy-house-2026/) — Home Buying · 5 min read
- [How Much House Can I Afford?](https://money.com/how-much-house-can-i-afford/) — Home Buying · 20 min read
- [A Massive Housing Bill Just Became Law: Don't Expect Home Prices to Drop Any Time Soon](https://money.com/road-to-housing-act-home-prices/) — Home Buying · 5 min read
- [As Summer Approaches, Buyers Still Feel Frozen Out of the Housing Market](https://money.com/2026-housing-market-affordability-challenges/) — Home Buying · 8 min read
- [3 Trends to Watch Out for During the 2026 Spring Homebuying Season](https://money.com/spring-homebuying-market-2026/) — Home Buying · 6 min read
- [How Buying a Home Before You Turn 30 Is a ‘Wealth Multiplier’](https://money.com/buy-home-before-30-wealth/) — Home Buying · 4 min read
- [Why Trump Wants to Keep America's House Prices High](https://money.com/trump-wants-high-home-prices/) — Home Buying · 6 min read
- [Older Homeowners Make Less Money When Selling. Here's What They Can Do About It](https://money.com/older-home-sellers-make-less-money/) — Home Buying · 7 min read

[View All Home Buying](https://money.com/home-buying/)

## Home Selling

Thinking of selling your home? Here's everything you need to know about what's going on in the real estate market — and how to use it to your advantage.

- [One Simple Trick Helps Your Home Sell Faster](https://money.com/sell-house-fast-home-staging/) — Home Selling · 5 min read
- [The Best Time of Year to List Your House Is Coming Soon](https://money.com/best-month-to-list-house-2025/) — Home Selling · 4 min read
- [4 Ways to Sell Your Home for More Money in 2025](https://money.com/sell-your-home-for-more-money/) — Home Selling · 7 min read
- [Does Writing a ‘Love Letter’ to a Home Seller Actually Work?](https://money.com/home-seller-love-letter-does-it-work/) — Home Selling · 8 min read
- [Can Your Neighbor’s Trump (or Harris) Flag Lower Your Property Value?](https://money.com/can-trump-flag-lower-property-value/) — Real Estate · 7 min read
- [Will New Rules for Real Estate Commissions Lower the Cost of Selling a Home?](https://money.com/nar-settlement-changes-real-estate-commissions/) — Home Selling · 6 min read
- [4 Signs You Need a New Real Estate Agent](https://money.com/signs-bad-real-estate-agent/) — Home Buying · 7 min read
- [Home Prices Just Reached a Record High — but Sellers Aren't Happy](https://money.com/home-prices-record-high/) — Home Buying · 4 min read
- [The Share of Homes for Sale With Price Cuts Hit a 6-Year High](https://money.com/home-price-cuts-increase-zillow-report/) — Home Buying · 3 min read

[View All Home Selling](https://money.com/home-selling/)

## Home Improvement

Want to elevate your living space without breaking the bank? From budget-friendly DIY hacks to smart strategies for hiring affordable contractors, here's everything you need to get started.

- [Why Two ‘Identical’ HVAC Quotes Can Still Be Thousands Apart](https://money.com/why-two-identical-hvac-quotes-can-still-be-thousands-apart/) — Home Improvement · 8 min read
- [Buying a Home With an Old HVAC System? Read This First](https://money.com/buying-a-home-with-an-old-hvac-system-read-this-first/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [What the Refrigerant Transition Means for Your Next AC Repair, Replacement or Warranty Claim](https://money.com/what-the-refrigerant-transition-means-for-your-next-ac-repair-replacement-or-warranty-claim/) — Home Improvement · 5 min read
- [Are There Any HVAC Incentives in 2026?](https://money.com/are-there-any-hvac-incentives-in-2026/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [What to Look for When Hiring an AC Installation Company](https://money.com/what-to-look-for-when-hiring-an-ac-installation-company/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [What Does an AC Tune-Up Include — And is It Worth the Cost?](https://money.com/what-does-an-ac-tune-up-include-and-is-it-worth-the-cost/) — Utilities · 6 min read
- [How to Finance a New HVAC System: Your Options When You Can't Pay Upfront](https://money.com/how-to-finance-a-new-hvac-system-your-options-when-you-cant-pay-upfront/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [How to Get HVAC Estimates: What Fair Pricing Looks Like and How to Avoid Overpaying](https://money.com/how-to-get-hvac-estimates-what-fair-pricing-looks-like-and-how-to-avoid-overpaying/) — Home Improvement · 6 min read
- [What's Causing HVAC Prices to Rise in 2026 — and How Much More You Should Expect to Pay](https://money.com/whats-causing-hvac-prices-to-rise-in-2026-and-how-much-more-you-should-expect-to-pay/) — Home Improvement · 7 min read

[View All Home Improvement](https://money.com/home-improvement/)

## Home Security

- [Say Goodbye to Spare Keys: ADT’s Trusted Neighbor™ Explained](https://money.com/adt-trusted-neighbor-explained/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [Always There: 150 Years of ADT](https://money.com/always-there-150-years-of-adt/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [How to Set Up Nest Doorbell](https://money.com/how-to-set-up-nest-doorbell/) — Home Security · 5 min read
- [Best Water Leak Detectors](https://money.com/best-water-leak-detectors/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [How to Use Social Media for Small Business Securely](https://money.com/how-to-use-social-media-for-small-business-securely/) — Home Security · 9 min read
- [Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors](https://money.com/best-carbon-monoxide-detectors/) — Home Security · 7 min read
- [Break-In Trends in 2024](https://money.com/break-in-trends-in-2024/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [Home Security and Property Value Trends in 2024](https://money.com/home-security-and-property-value-trends/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [5 Best Business Security Systems of 2024](https://money.com/best-business-security-systems/) — Home Security · 8 min read
- [How Much Is ADT a Month?](https://money.com/how-much-is-adt-a-month/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [How a Home Security System Can Increase Your Property’s Value](https://money.com/how-a-home-security-system-can-increase-your-propertys-value/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [7 Signs Your Home is a Burglar's Dream Come True](https://money.com/signs-your-home-is-a-burglars-dream-come-true/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [8 Easy Home Maintenance Projects Every Homeowner Can Do](https://money.com/8-easy-home-maintenance-projects-every-homeowner-can-do/) — Home Security · 7 min read
- [What Is a Smart Lock?](https://money.com/what-is-a-smart-lock/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [What Is a Burglar Alarm?](https://money.com/what-is-a-burglar-alarm/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [6 Daily Habits that Enhance Home Security](https://money.com/6-daily-habits-that-enhance-home-security/) — Home Security · 5 min read
- [How Thoughtful Landscaping Helps Deter Crime](https://money.com/how-thoughtful-landscaping-helps-deter-crime/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [Renovations that Increase Home Value and How Much They Cost](https://money.com/renovations-that-increase-home-value-and-how-much-they-cost/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [What Is a Smart Home?](https://money.com/what-is-a-smart-home/) — Home Security · 5 min read
- [How to Set Up a Smart Home](https://money.com/how-to-set-up-a-smart-home/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [Security Systems for Small Business Owners: Professional Install or DIY?](https://money.com/professional-install-vs-diy-whats-better-for-small-business-owners/) — Home Security · 7 min read
- [4 Things to Know About Buying a Home Security Camera](https://money.com/things-to-know-about-home-security-cameras/) — Home Security · 4 min read
- [Best Apartment Security System of 2024](https://money.com/best-apartment-security-system/) — Home Security · 10 min read
- [Best Wireless Security Camera System of 2024](https://money.com/best-wireless-security-camera-system/) — Home Security · 6 min read

## buying guides

- [7 Best Home Warranty Companies of October 2026](https://money.com/best-home-warranties/) — Home Warranty · 21 min read
- [How Much House Can I Afford?](https://money.com/how-much-house-can-i-afford/) — Home Buying · 20 min read
- [5 Best HVAC Companies](https://money.com/best-hvac-companies/) — Home Maintenance · 14 min read
- [Best Water Leak Detectors](https://money.com/best-water-leak-detectors/) — Home Security · 6 min read
- [Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors](https://money.com/best-carbon-monoxide-detectors/) — Home Security · 7 min read

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