Buying a vacation home requires more than just capital. Discover what it takes to purchase and manage a vacation rental property that's your second home.

Transfer tax is a one-time fee for the transfer of property ownership. Learn how transfer tax is assessed, rules by state and local governments, and how it work...

Presently, there is no federal first-time home buyer tax credit available. Learn when that may change and explore other tax breaks you can benefit from.

Depending on how you use the loan, home equity loan or HELOC interest can be tax deductible. Learn more about requirements for tax-deductible mortgage interest.

Home equity loans are a type of second mortgage, but not the only one. Explore the differences between second mortgages and home equity loans in this article.

Homes acquired by the VA through foreclosure are available for purchase by anyone, not just those eligible for VA loans. Explore the process of buying a VA fore...

Mortgage fraud impacts every aspect of the home buying process. We’ll go over common mortgage scams and how you can avoid or spot them.

An encroachment occurs when part of one person’s property overlaps with another’s. See how an encroachment on your property can lead to problems ...