I Was Able to Buy a Home Because: I Kept My Living Costs Low for Years

According to a 2015 Urban Institute report, delayed marriage and student loan debt are the biggest factors holding millennials back from buying homes. But though the path to homeownership is rocky, many millennials still want that "American Dream." In fact, according to the Census Bureau, nearly 37 percent of them already own homes. If you feel like owning your apartment or a home seems out of reach, you might want to hear the stories of your fellow cohorts who have become homeowners. Yesterday,...