Homeowners may have to pay a special assessment tax in addition to their property taxes. Learn more about how special assessment taxes work in real estate.

A quiet title action is a legal process that determines the true owner of a property. Understand when and why you may need to “quiet” challenges to your title.

If you earn rental income, you may need to fill out a Schedule E tax form this year. Learn more about reporting your gains and losses with our handy guide.

Making principal-only payments on your mortgage can save you on interest over time. Learn how to make a principal-only payment and pay off your loan faster.

An interest rate cap limits how much your interest rate will rise on an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Find out more about rate caps and how they work.

Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) are often transferred to a third-party that takes over the administrative tasks of servicing a mortgage in exchange for a fee.

Interested in becoming a Section 8 landlord but worried about additional hassles or responsibilities? Find out what’s involved with being a Section 8 landlord.

Selecting the right home warranty is a crucial step in protecting your home. Learn more about coverage options, cost and consumer reviews of Liberty Home Guard.

If you have an FHA loan, you’ll encounter something called an upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP). Uncover the facts about what it is and how it works.

What is wholesale real estate? This guide will help you understand wholesale real estate basics, how the selling process works and best practices.

Many believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but is that true? Let’s look at the actual data surrounding first-time home buyers and down payments.

Here’s everything you need to know about Choice Home Warranty. We’ll discuss cost, plans, reviews, pros and cons and any other questions you may have.

How can current first-time home buyers apply today’s tools and yesterday’s lessons to navigate a turbulent housing market?

Read our guide to find out what deficiency judgments are in real estate, how they work in foreclosures and what mortgage borrowers should know about them.

Curious to see how the AFC Home Club home warranty stacks up against the competition in 2023? Read reviews, plan coverage and more with help from our guide.

Looking to pay off your credit cards or other high-interest debt? If you have enough equity in your home, you may be able to refinance to consolidate your debt.