Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges

My mom and sister bought a house together 10 years ago.

The reason they are both on the mortgage was so my momwould qualify for a bigger home.

They verbally agreed that it was my moms house, and my sister would rent a room from her.

A woman holds a house in her hand.

My sister now wants to buy a house on her own.

Can my sister legally do this?

Trying to save up for a down payment?

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Here are a few quick ways to build up your cash.

USDA loans are available for home buyers in eligible rural areas, and they require no down payment.

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Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, author, speaker and personal finance journalist.