Every home buyer wants to find a house they love, but you should never make a purchase without first considering how it might affect your financial future. It’s important to stay within the bounds of your budget. Otherwise, that dream home could turn quickly turn into a nightmare when you can’t afford the monthly mortgage bills.

Learn what lowering interest rates mean for the market, why current market demand matters, and how sellers should approach pricing their home.

Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. As a first-time buyer, the decision can be scary. You don’t have to be a real estate expert to get a good deal, but having some basic knowledge of the housing market can help you feel more confident in the process. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our top tips to help you avoid the mistakes people often make:

With warmer weather on the horizon, many people across the U.S. are itching to get out of town and take a much-needed break. There are the usual tourist destinations everyone aims for year after year, but let’s face it those places can be crowded to the brim (not to mention pricey). From chic cosmopolitan hubs to rustic outdoorsy vistas and much more, check out our top 12 hidden gems!