Heather Smith-Lapoint's (heathersold) Blog

First-time homebuyers face many challenges even before they get the house keys: getting approved for a mortgage, finding the right agent, searching for the perfect home, and staying within a budget. With planning, they can avoid mistakes that might jeopardize a deal. Many decide to buy when they ...

Nationally, the median list price for a home in December 2011 was $188,000, a 5 percent increase over December of 2010, according to Realtor.com data tracking 147 metro areas.    But in some markets, you can snag homes for under $100,000. The following cities have some of the cheapest housing bas...