Deed restrictions can limit what property owners do on their land. Learn about deed-restricted communities and real estate, what they are and how they work.

To qualify for some mortgages, your lender may need a letter of your intent to occupy the property. Learn what the letter should include and how to write it....

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

Close of escrow is the point in the real estate transaction when all parties have fulfilled their responsibilities. Read on to learn how close of escrow work...

When you buy a home with a co-borrower, you typically share ownership of the loan and the home. Let’s explore the pros and cons of having a co-borrower...

A convertible ARM loan allows a borrower to change from adjustable to fixed rates after a set time. Discover how this mortgage type works and its pros and co...

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.

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.<...

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.