Sidney Richardson

Deciding whether to pay off a mortgage or invest can be tricky. Get familiar with all of the potential financial risks and rewards before making this decision.

Not just any room in a home counts as a bedroom. Before you buy or sell, check out this guide to learn what qualifies as a bedroom in a house.

If you want to build a fence on your property, there are rules you must follow. Here’s what you need to know before building a fence on a property line.

Wondering how to find out who owns a property? You have options. Here are nine ways to learn the answer.

Ready to find your next home, but not sure where to start? Check out our guide to finding open houses in your area, plus tips on how to prepare for them.

Knowing what is and isn't a fixture in real estate can help you avoid disputes during a sale. Learn how a fixture is determined and about common gray areas.<...

A personal loan is an unsecured loan, while a home equity loan is backed by your home equity. See the main differences between these two loan types.

The after-repair value (ARV) is used to determine the value of a home after it has undergone renovations. Read on to learn how to calculate the ARV yourself....

A chattel mortgage is an option for purchasing a manufactured home where the home secures the loan. See how chattel loans differ from traditional mortgages.<...