A real estate notary ensures all loan documents are properly executed. But that’s not all. Explore the role of a real estate notary in the home-buying process.

Are you unsure whether you should lock in your mortgage rate today, or wait? Learn about the mortgage rate lock and why you might consider locking your rate.

A rent-back agreement allows sellers to rent their home from buyers for a set period of time, but it’s not without risks. Learn the pros and cons here.

Like most things, refinancing has both advantages and disadvantages. Learn more about the pros and cons of refinancing before deciding if it’s right for you.

Curious about the most expensive cities in the U.S.? Learn about the most expensive places to live in the U.S. and some of their unique characteristics here. 

Available neighborhood information can help home buyers determine if the area is a good one for their home search. Learn how to evaluate neighborhood info.

Mineral rights are the ownership rights to exploit from properties that contain valuable minerals. Learn more about mineral rights before you buy real estate.

Mortgage default can occur if you stop making payments, and it can lead to foreclosure. See how to avoid delinquency and what to do with a mortgage in default.

Learn how to use our mortgage calculator to determine your monthly mortgage payments, including PMI, taxes, insurance, down payment, interest rate and more.

Getting a mortgage commitment letter is an important first step in the home buying process. Read on to find out how you can get a loan commitment letter.

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered what “pending” means on a real estate listing. Read on to decode this real estate listing status.

A home appraisal is an important part of many mortgage refinances. Use our refinance appraisal checklist to prepare and increase your chances of a good result.

Looking for digital options to close on your new house? Learn about the different types of eClosings available to you and Rocket Mortgage^®

Land contracts are a form of seller financing where the seller holds title while the buyer makes payments. Learn how they work and whether it’s right for you.

Home equity is the value of the portion of your home you own. Discover the multiple ways to tap into that equity and how to calculate it.

Just because you’ve purchased a home before doesn’t mean the home buying process is always simple. Check out our advice for second-time home buyers.