Buying a duplex, meaning a two-unit home, has the potential to be a lucrative real estate investment. In the right market, you can buy the duplex, live in one unit, and rent out the other, using that ...

Some people will tell you that the home you live in is an investment. Others will tell you it’s nothing more than an expense. The real answer might boil down to a combination of the two — especially ...

The average homeowner in the U.S. currently has close to $300,000 in home equity. And since borrowing against home equity is currently cheaper than many other options, especially credit cards, many ...

Homes come in many shapes and configurations, and one type that's popular with extended families or budding landlords is a duplex. But just what is a duplex? It's not just one home, but two. They may ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dominique Raroha, a 29-year-old working in ...

Margaret Skiff started looking into buying her first home in 2025 at just 26 years old after her landlord declined to renew her apartment lease. She wasn't intimidated by the prospect of doing it on ...

My younger sister and I loved living together and decided to buy a duplex together. Both of our families benefit from living so close and sharing the mortgage. I also love that our kids are getting to ...

Dominique Raroha bought a duplex as a first-time homebuyer instead of a traditional house. Raroha, a 29-year-old who works in insurance, figured she could collect rent while building equity. She lives ...