A personal loan is an unsecured loan, while a home equity loan is backed by your home equity. See the main differences between these two loan types.

Escrow fees ensure a secure exchange of funds between buyer, seller, lender and other parties. Read on to learn what they cost and who pays for them.

Lenders use total debt service to measure your ability to repay a mortgage. Learn what a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is and how to calculate it yourself.

The Federal Reserve didn’t say a whole lot new in March, but it did release projections. Here are the details for us obsessive market watchers.

A home inspector’s job is to see if a home’s systems and structure are safe and working properly. Read about what a home inspector does and what they look for.

Preforeclosure is the first legal step toward foreclosure. Uncover some tips on how to avoid foreclosure and discover some options available for homeowners.

Looking at bundling home renovation costs into your mortgage? The Fannie Mae HomeStyle loan program makes it easy. Learn how it works and what to expect.

A vacancy rate is a metric used in real estate investing that shows how many available units in a property are unoccupied. Learn more about vacancy rates here.

Home appraisals can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on timing, scheduling and a home's complexity. Learn how long an appraisal takes and why.

A lease option gives renters the opportunity to buy their rental property at the end of their lease term. Read on to learn more about how lease options work.

Planning on selling an asset that you’ve depreciated for tax purposes? Learn how depreciation recapture can lead to a big tax bill and how to avoid it.

When moving across the country, there are many steps you can take to help the process go smoothly. Explore our guide for tips on how to move across the country.

A PUD, or planned unit development, is a small community of single-family homes. Read on to learn about living in a PUD and how it differs from other housing.

Rocket Mortgage’s 2024 home feature preferences study unveils buyer preferences for interior, exterior, technology and community features of a home.

Did you know your mortgage interest and insurance payments may be tax deductible? Read on to better understand what’s in your 1098 mortgage interest statement.

A purchase and sale agreement (PSA) helps ensure a buyer and a seller are both on the same page before closing. See what information a PSA might contain.

Planning to buy a house? One of the first steps in the process is securing a home loan. Learn how to shop for a mortgage and find the best rate here.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the rise of zoom towns as remote workers desired new living situations. Find out if buying a house in a zoom town is right for you.