A conditional approval means your lender expects to approve your mortgage once you meet certain conditions. Discover how conditional approval works.

Being clear to close on a mortgage means you're almost done with the mortgage process. Learn how to become clear to close and what happens after.

Cap rate is a handy tool for estimating the rates of return on multiple commercial real estate properties. Learn how to calculate cap rates using our guide.<...

Chain of title represents the complete and unbroken ownership of a property. Learn more about chain of title in real estate and why it’s important.

Are you interested in building a house on a budget? Learn about the 10 cheapest places to build a house in 2023 and other factors to consider when building.

Defeasance clauses assure buyers that they’ll get the title once they meet all payment conditions. Learn more about the impact of defeasance on your mo...

Is refinancing before selling your home an option? Learn how to take cash out or lower your mortgage payment before you put your home on the market.

Can you get an FHA loan on a mobile home? Yes! Let’s discuss the pros and cons and everything you need to know about using an FHA loan on a mobile home...

Yes, you can purchase two houses at the same time, but it’s complicated. Read on to find out how the buying process works for this unique situation.

Typically, you can back out of a house offer after it’s accepted. See how home buyers can avoid financial loss when they back out of a home purchase ag...

Cooperative housing, or a co-op, is a unique style of homeownership. Explore the different types of co-ops, how they function and whether one’s right f...

Looking to move somewhere that’s a bit more affordable? Read our article to learn about the 25 cheapest places to live in the U.S. for renters and buye...

A seller can refuse an FHA-loan backed offer and might do so to avoid FHA appraisal and repair requirements. Learn more on why sellers often refuse FHA loans...

More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.

Absentee homeownership is a hands-off approach to real estate investment that can be lucrative and low-maintenance. Read on to learn more.

Affordability usually tops the list when considering the best state to retire in. Check out our list of the best states for retirees – and why we picke...

A home warranty offers peace of mind and budgetary certainty when covered systems or appliances break. Here are our picks for the best home warranty companies.

A bungalow is typically a single-storied house with a low-pitched roof. Learn what separates other types of houses from bungalows and the history behind them...