A Federal-style house emulates ancient Roman architectural forms and was popularized by Thomas Jefferson. Learn more about the Federal architectural style.

Building equity in a home can provide you with a lot of opportunities, and maybe earn you a profit. Read about different ways you can build equity in your home.

Depending on how you use the loan, home equity loan interest can be tax deductible. Learn more about the requirements for tax-deductible mortgage interest.

It’s been a wild month in the financial sector. Find out how the Federal Reserve reacted in their latest meeting on interest rates.

The Federal Reserve raised the target for the federal funds rate by 0.25%. Get the details on this and where members see interest rates headed in the future.

Continued stress in the banking sector and some mixed economic signals have characterized the last few weeks. How did the Federal Reserve react?

Wanting to move to a busy city with a rapidly growing population? Explore the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and discover why people are flocking there.

When you make your mortgage payment, you may be paying extra into escrow for your insurance and taxes. Find out if an escrow waiver is right for you.

Lender credits let you roll your closing costs into your loan for a higher interest rate. Learn about lender credits and if they could be helpful to you.

Fair market value (FMV) in real estate is an assessment of a property's worth in an open market. Learn how FMV is calculated and what it's used for.

Not sure what an escrow refund is or even when they occur? Read our article on all things escrow refund related and what to expect when dealing with one.

A buyer’s agent represents you and your best interests in the home buying process. Learn more about the role of a buyer’s agent and if you should work with one.

Active under contract means an offer has been accepted but certain conditions must be met. Learn how a status of “active under contract” works in real estate.

The power of sale allows a lender to sell a home – without judicial review – if a borrower defaults on a mortgage. Learn more about how the power of sale works.

Proprietary reverse mortgages let homeowners take out a loan against their home equity through a private lender. Learn more about this mortgage tool.

An escrow agent upholds the escrow agreement in a real estate transaction. Read on to learn how this entity protects the property and assets in escrow.

An escalation clause states a buyer is willing to raise their offer if a seller receives a higher offer. Read our guide on escalation clauses.