If you’re a first-time home buyer, you’ll want to be prepared throughout the home buying process. Find tips that will help you in your journey to homeownership.

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) can be a tricky subject, so we broke down what PMI insurance is, how much it costs and whether it’s the right option for you.

An encumbrance is a claim against a property by someone who isn’t the property owner. Discover how encumbrances can affect how you can use your property.

Wondering how to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed? Learn what you need to qualify and how to put your best application forward to purchase a home.

Explore the differences in earnings, retirement savings and homeownership between dual-income households with kids (DIWKs) and without kids (DINKs).

A down payment is the percentage of a home's purchase price you pay up front. Learn how down payments work and how much you should put down on a house.

Proof of funds (POF) is a document that shows how much money a person or entity has available. Learn more about POF letters when getting a mortgage.

A deed of reconveyance is a document that transfers the property title from the mortgage lender to the borrower. Learn more about how a reconveyance works here.

A home is under contract when the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer to purchase the property. Read more about what under contract means in real estate.

How can you stay safe from cyber threats? Start with these 7 tips.

The double close strategy lets a real estate investor have two private deals – one with the seller and one with the end buyer. Learn more about double closings.

It’s every home buyer’s nightmare – the home inspection report reveals foundation problems. Find out what to do if you’re buying a house with foundation issues.

In a competitive real estate market, you need to be prepared if you’re staring down a bidding war for your next home. Find out how to get ready to win.

There are many pros and cons to buying a house with your child. We cover cosigning, selling, gifting and renting a house to your child in this complete guide.

The Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency, or DAPIA, inspects and approves manufactured home designs. Learn this process before buying a manufactured home.

Do you want to customize your mobile home? Learn about the different interior and exterior features you can customize, how much it might cost and more.