We all know to check for good schools and nice backyards, but what else do people need to keep in mind when deciding where to live? This episode of The Red Desk goes over the questions we need to ask ourselves when choosing the ideal neighborhood.

The blue tape walkthrough of your newly constructed home is an important step before you move in. Learn more about what it entails and what to check for.

Blanket mortgages finance multiple properties under one loan. Uncover the pros and cons of blanket loans to see if this type of financing is right for you.

It’s never too early to start negotiating the appliances that may or may not come with your home. Learn what’s non-negotiable and how to best plan for your move.

A dry closing occurs when everything but payment is completed at closing. Find out what a dry closing is and which states allow dry closings.

Make sure your new house is up to snuff inside and out with this handy-dandy Home Buyer’s Inspection Checklist. Foundation, plumbing, electrical and more — we cover it all, right here.

A bundle of rights describes the legal rights associated with property ownership: the right of possession, control, enjoyment, disposition and exclusion.

In certain cases, you can use second mortgage interest deductions to reduce the amount you owe when you file taxes. Read our guide to learn if you qualify.

Are you thinking about filing a homeowners insurance claim to repair your house in the wake of a natural disaster? Here's what you need to know.

Fannie Mae offers green MBS (mortgage-backed securities) to provide borrowers with a green financing option. You can learn more about this initiative here.

Are you looking to finally pay off your mortgage? Congratulations on the achievement! Here’s how you do it.

Learn more about the FHA reducing Mortgage Insurance Premiums and how it affects you.

Digging Deep And Building A Lasting Foundation For Wealth, Happiness And Prosperity

The gap between Black and white homeownership is at its highest level in 50 years, with segregation and separation still abounding.

Feminist icon shares the role homeownership plays in her past, present and future

Ready to buy a house – and feeling about a dozen emotions all at once? Here’s what you need to know about feeling emotion during the home-buying process.