The closing process is the final step in the home buying journey. Learn some of the best ways to prepare for closing on a house with our step-by-step guide.

A right of way easement allows you to use a pathway on a property that’s neighboring yours. Learn how to see whether your home has a right of way easement.

There are plenty of potential reasons your mortgage fell through on closing day. Learn about some of these mortgage mishaps and what to do next below.

A seller’s disclosure is a document that requires sellers to reveal details about the property’s condition and its defects. Learn what’s included in this form.

Wondering how to tell if a house is overpriced? Read our guide to learn top techniques for identifying whether a house is overpriced for the real estate market.

In some real estate transactions, the seller decides to set an offer review date for their home. Learn about what this means for both sellers and buyers here.

Planning to buy your home online and make little in-person contact? Learn how a remote closing on a house works and why these closings are becoming more common.

Typically, you can back out of a house offer after it’s accepted. See how home buyers can avoid financial loss when they back out of a home purchase agreement.

Ready to start looking at homes but not sure if a mortgage preapproval is worth your time? Learn why getting preapproved before you search is a great idea.

Buying a new home while selling your current one can be overwhelming. Find out how to manage this process in the least disruptive and most cost-efficient ways.

Are you ready to purchase your dream home? Learn how to negotiate house prices to increase your chances of getting the best deal on your future home.

A kick-out clause allows sellers who’ve accepted an offer to continue showing their home. Learn about other features of a kick-out clause in real estate.

Buying a house that’s listed as for sale by owner (FSBO) is different from buying through a real estate agent. Discover the process of buying a FSBO home.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau developed the ATR/QM Rule as a protective measure for mortgage borrowers. Learn about this rule and how it works.

A quitclaim deed can be a simple way to transfer property between trusted individuals. Learn about quitclaim deeds and when you should and shouldn’t use them.

Curious about what the phrase “active contingent” means in real estate? Read to learn more about this type of listing and what it means for you as a home buyer.

Want to buy a property through an online house auction? Learn more about this home buying strategy here and whether it’s a viable option for you.