In order to close on your house, you will need to bring cash to close the mortgage deal. Learn what expenses are included in your cash-to-close amount and mo...

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.

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

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

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

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...

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