A frugal buyer in Mt. Vernon, New York, is looking for a co-op apartment with one bedroom where she can keep saving up for a single family home, but her opinionated sister thinks she would have a better investment if she spent a little more up front.

A single artist sold his condo much faster than expected and is now searching for a new home in Boulder, Colorado. He's looking for a place that can double as an art studio, but with a highly competitive market, he may need to expand his search.