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

Dual agents work for the buyer and seller in real estate transactions. Learn more about how this works and how to decide if dual agency is right for you.

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

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

A property title search examines public records to confirm a property’s rightful, legal owner. See how title searches work and reasons to be aware of them...

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.

Easements grant non-property owners limited access to a part of your property. Learn the different types of easements and how they can affect your property.<...

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...

Equal opportunity housing protects buyers from discrimination in housing. Learn more about what equal opportunities mean for you and how they’re enforc...