A title company is a third party that works on behalf of both the lender and the buyer. Learn more about what title companies do in the home buying process.

Building a home can be a viable option for buyers in a competitive market, but expenses can add up quickly. Discover the cheapest ways to build a house.

In order to close on your house, you will need to bring cash to close the mortgage deal. Learn what expenses are included in your cash-to-close amount and mo...

Homeowners can’t deduct homeowners insurance from income taxes, unless it’s a rental property. Learn more about which homeownership expenses are tax...

It’s every home buyer’s nightmare – the home inspection report reveals foundation problems. Find out what to do if you’re buying a ho...

Explore the differences in earnings, retirement savings and homeownership between dual-income households with kids (DIWKs) and without kids (DINKs).

Buying a house with a septic tank can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn about the pros and cons of using a home’s se...

A home is under contract when the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer to purchase the property. Read more about what under contract means in real estat...

There are many pros and cons to buying a house with your child. We cover cosigning, selling, gifting and renting a house to your child in this complete guide...

Renters insurance is a way for renters to protect themselves and their belongings when renting property. Learn about what’s covered with renters insura...

If you’re a property owner with big plans for your home or land, you may need a variance to make changes. Learn what a variance is and how to get one.<...

Deed restrictions can limit what property owners do on their land. Learn about deed-restricted communities and real estate, what they are and how they work.

A conditional approval means your lender expects to approve your mortgage once you meet certain conditions. Discover how conditional approval works.

Are you interested in building a house on a budget? Learn about the 10 cheapest places to build a house in 2023 and other factors to consider when building.

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 ag...

Looking to move somewhere that’s a bit more affordable? Read our article to learn about the 25 cheapest places to live in the U.S. for renters and buye...

Yes, you can purchase two houses at the same time, but it’s complicated. Read on to find out how the buying process works for this unique situation.

More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.