USDA and FHA loans can offer more lenient requirements for home buyers with low or moderate income. Learn what else these loans can offer and how they differ.

A duplex shares one wall while a townhome usually shares two. Find all the differences between duplexes and townhouses and see which style seems best for you.

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.

Cases of eminent domain have been happening since 1876 and still affect us today. Learn about what they are, how they’re used and eminent domain examples.

PITI stands for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. Learn how each component of PITI affects your mortgage payment, and how to calculate each factor.

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.

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.

Homeowners can’t deduct homeowners insurance from income taxes, unless it’s a rental property. Learn more about which homeownership expenses are tax deductible.

VA construction loans can help active-duty service members and veterans finance and build their dream home. Explore VA home building loans and how they work.

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.

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

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

An easement appurtenant creates a right of access for non-owners of one property for another’s benefit. Find out how this easement might affect your property.

The Wealth Wednesdays series explores the political and societal forces that have historically kept those in the black community from seeing their light and how, despite these challenges, they can build wealth and achieve their life goals both today and in the future.

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.

In real estate, caveat emptor – or "let the buyer beware" – is a concept similar to buying a house as-is. Read more about caveat emptor and how it works.

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.