How Buying a Bigger House Can Actually Save You Money

It might sound counterintuitive, but buying a bigger home than you need or even a multi-family home (like an apartment building, two- or three-flat, or a brownstone) with units carved out could help you save some cash. Before you groan about having more bathrooms to clean, hear us out! With more rooms or units, you can take on renters to help offset your monthly mortgage and utility costs, putting money toward the principal of the loan while your property's value (hopefully!) climbs. This strate...