Sellers may order a pre-inspection before listing to get a jump on repairs and avoid negotiations with buyers. Learn more about pre-listing inspections.

Are you preparing to sell your home but not sure how much it’s worth? Check out our guide to learn four easy ways to determine the value of your home.

Thanks to community property, any income or property acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses. Learn more about how community property works.

Living in a great neighborhood can improve your quality of life. Read to learn how to be a good neighbor as well as ways to celebrate and thank your community.

Want to find out how to calculate home equity? Follow our step-by-step guide to calculate yours, plus learn why home equity is useful and how to tap into it.

If you qualify for a homestead exemption, you can protect yourself from bankruptcy, property taxes and creditors. Learn about this exemption and its benefits.

A home warranty is a contract covering the repair or replacement of household appliances and home systems. Learn how it works and average plan prices.

A freehold estate is a type of property ownership that can be held indefinitely and passed on forever. Learn more about the types of freehold estates here.

Looking for coverage options for your home appliances? Explore the reviews to see whether First American Home Warranty is the best company for your new home.

A life estate is a legal way to pass the ownership rights of your home to another person. Learn about how a life estate works, how to create one and more.

A condo association is a governing board composed of residents who live in the same housing development. Learn about condo association rules and fees.

A natural disaster can destroy years of hard work in seconds. Prepare for the unexpected with an emergency plan for home to help minimize destruction.

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

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

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.

Condemnation in real estate occurs when the government uses its eminent domain authority to take property. Learn what condemnation can mean for homeowners.

Are you thinking about renovating your house before selling? These renovations may qualify as capital improvements, which are tax deductible. Learn more here.