Living in California has its perks -- good weather, great beaches -- but buying your first home in the Golden State can be tough. After all, this is the most populous state of all 50 with roughly 39 ...

The signs are plentiful, but the buy-unobtainable, at least for many trying to break into the housing market across Southern California for the very first time. Joshua Thompson is in the market, but ...

Everything you need to know about the program, from the eligibility rules to what happens if you sell your home—and potential pitfalls to look out for. Editor’s note: The federal government’s ...