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 REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Learn how a REALTOR® can help you buy or sell a home.

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.

Trying to decide between a condo and an apartment for your new home? Learn the key differences between the two home types along with the pros and cons of each.

Putting a house into a trust will help your trustee avoid a long and expensive probate trial when acquiring your property. See the factors you should consider.

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.

Deciding whether to pay off a mortgage or invest can be tricky. Get familiar with all of the potential financial risks and rewards before making this decision.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

FHA commercial loans are available for the creation of housing for low-income, elderly or disabled people. Learn more about FHA loans for commercial property.

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

What happens if your home appraisal comes in lower than your offer? Learn about your options if your home appraisal value is less than the purchase price.