Buying a House with Your Significant Other

Young woman showing a house key with her significant other holding moving box in their new living room.

Sometimes unmarried couples want to buy a house together. Homeownership is a great goal, but before you take the plunge with your significant other, you need to cover some important legal and financial ground. Here’s what you need to know. Open and transparent finances If you’re thinking of buying a home with your significant other, […]

Buying a Vacation Home With Family or Friends

Happy multiracial families jumping together at beach holding hands at their summer vacation home on the beach.

For years you’ve enjoyed renting a vacation house with extended family or friends. One thought keeps recurring to all of you: What if we go in together to buy our own vacation home? It sounds heavenly! But before you take the plunge, consider these important questions. Who pays what? The first practical consideration when buying […]