Learn how to find houses to flip and what to consider when selecting the right house.

New construction phase inspections can help ensure your new home is built to last. Explore the three phases, their costs and why they’re important.

A drive-by appraisal is a type of home appraisal that only inspects a property’s exterior. See when and why drive-by appraisals are used and how they work...

Prescriptive easements are held by people who gain a right to use someone else’s property. Find out if you should buy property encumbered with easement...

Inspections verify the safety and integrity of a buyer’s future home. Here’s a buyer’s home inspection checklist with all the key informati...

If you’re selling or refinancing your home, it will likely need an appraisal. Learn what factors affect a home appraisal and how to prevent a low appraisa...

Want to negotiate the price of a new-construction home? Learn how to make an offer on a new home and get tips for negotiating the most favorable deal.

Closing on a house typically takes 30 – 60 days, but delays can lengthen the timeline. Get the statistics and learn how you can speed up your closing.

Property lines mark the end of one owner’s property and the beginning of their neighbor's land. Learn more about them and how to find yours.

For unmarried couples buying a house, there are a few important things to consider before signing on the dotted line. Learn what questions to ask here.

A probate sale takes place when an owner dies without a legal will. Learn how to buy a probate property and see if probate real estate makes sense for you.

Our final walk-through checklist can help secure your peace of mind before closing. Verify repairs and ensure your new home is move-in ready.

A home’s price per square foot is calculated by dividing the listing price by the home’s square footage. Learn more about this metric and why it mat...

Alleviate some of the stress that comes with closing day by preparing the items you’ll need to bring to the closing table ahead of time. Read to learn ...

Getting a home appraised doesn’t have to be stressful! Learn how to prepare for one whether you’re a buyer, seller or refinancer.

Just because you’ve purchased a home before doesn’t mean the home buying process is always simple. Check out our advice for second-time home buye...

Wondering if it’s cheaper to buy or build a house? Discover the costs of building a house versus buying and which option is more suitable for your fina...

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