Investing in a mortgage is one of life's biggest decisions. But Zillow Home Loans are helping to streamline buying and selling, by working within every part of the real estate journey and offering the convenience that people now demand.

The life path that past generations took for granted is no longer possible for many Gen Yers. Faced with mounting debts, a growing number are delaying marriage, forgoing car-ownership, and moving back in with their parents. How are these changes impacting home life and society as a whole?

Shared housing may normally be associated with college students and young urbanites, but a growing number of American Boomers are following suit by shacking up with friends and strangers. What factors are driving older people to live with others, and is this trend here to stay?

Getting a mortgage can be an onerous process. But, as the stock market continues to bottom out and house prices continue to rise, more people are looking to invest in real estate. Start-ups like PeerStreet aim to make the market's gains available to smaller-scale investors.