A real estate editor thought she knew what it took to survive the homebuying market, but it ended up being more stressful than she thought. Here are a few lessons she learned during the buying process.

Having good credit shows your trustworthiness to lenders when you’re buying a home. This article talks about good ways to improve your credit score so you can buy a home.

Mortgages can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re a single parent without a second income. This article talks about what you should know.