Buying a house with cash can streamline the home buying process, but it can also come with a few downsides. Learn how to buy a house with cash here.

If you’re considering buying a house in a flood zone, you should weigh the pros, cons and potential risks. Read on to learn more about moving into a flood zone.

Landlocked property has no direct access to public roads without crossing neighboring land. Read our article on how to get an easement for your property.

Real estate scams are becoming more sophisticated. Here are 7 of the most common ones, how to spot them and what to do if you fall for one.

Loans can be either secured or unsecured, but which is a mortgage? Find out and learn what it means when your loan is secured or unsecured.

A title endorsement is a modification to your title insurance policy that provides additional coverage. Learn more about title insurance endorsements here.

Planning on purchasing a home with an FHA loan? Make sure it can be FHA-approved with our useful FHA minimum property standards checklist.

As a manufactured homeowner, you may be wondering if you can tap into your home equity. Learn how to take out a home equity loan on a manufactured home.

Being house poor means most of your income goes toward your mortgage. See how people become house poor and learn how to keep it from happening to you.

Zombie foreclosures demonstrate the risks of leaving before foreclosure ends. Understand these homes and their potential to resurface and create problems later.

Alleviate some of the stress that comes with closing day by preparing the items you’ll need to bring to the closing table ahead of time. Read to learn more.

A floating interest rate fluctuates over your loan’s term, changing your mortgage payment amount. Read on to learn about floating rates and how they work.

A government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) is a federally backed entity that boosts credit in the mortgage market. Learn about GSEs and how they work here.

Mortgages are home loans used to purchase property. Home equity loans are a type of second mortgage used to access home equity. Learn more here.

Refinancing can help homeowners secure better rates, but it might not be your best option. Here are nine reasons why refinancing might not make sense for you.

A short sale happens when a homeowner in financial trouble sells their home for less than they owe on the mortgage. Learn more about the short-sale process.

Liens and encumbrances both relate to legal claims against properties. Learn how they can affect buying, owning and selling your house.