Building a home can be a viable option for buyers in a competitive market, but expenses can add up quickly. Discover the cheapest ways to build a house.

A utility easement is what allows public utilities like sewage, electricity, water and more to exist. Learn about how utility easements can impact homeowners.

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 more.

It’s important to understand the legal considerations associated with buying a house. Learn about the home buyer rights or protection laws you should know.

A natural disaster can destroy years of hard work in seconds. Prepare for the unexpected with an emergency plan for home to help minimize destruction.

Calculating cost of living can show you how much money you’ll need to live in a certain area. Learn more about calculating your cost of living in a new place.

A home is under contract when the seller has accepted an offer from a buyer to purchase the property. Read more about what under contract means in real estate.

There are many pros and cons to buying a house with your child. We cover cosigning, selling, gifting and renting a house to your child in this complete guide.

It’s every home buyer’s nightmare – the home inspection report reveals foundation problems. Find out what to do if you’re buying a house with foundation issues.

Buying a house with a septic tank can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn about the pros and cons of using a home’s septic system.

A down payment is the percentage of a home's purchase price you pay up front. Learn how down payments work and how much you should put down on a house.

Explore the differences in earnings, retirement savings and homeownership between dual-income households with kids (DIWKs) and without kids (DINKs).

In real estate, caveat emptor – or "let the buyer beware" – is a concept similar to buying a house as-is. Read more about caveat emptor and how it works.

If you’re a property owner with big plans for your home or land, you may need a variance to make changes. Learn what a variance is and how to get one.

Renters insurance is a way for renters to protect themselves and their belongings when renting property. Learn about what’s covered with renters insurance.

Condemnation in real estate occurs when the government uses its eminent domain authority to take property. Learn what condemnation can mean for homeowners.