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.

Watching experts flip a house is exciting, but would you want to actually move in? Learn what to look for before buying a flipped property.

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...

Hazard insurance protects your home from natural disasters. Learn what it is, what is covered under hazard insurance and how it’s different from homeowner...

Home appreciation tracks how a property increases in value over time. Learn how appreciation works and how you can raise your home's value before selling.

Are you interested in becoming a homeowner but have a single income? Read our guide to learn more about what to expect when buying a house as a single woman....

Being house poor means most of your income goes toward your mortgage. See how people become house poor and learn how to keep it from happening to you.

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 ...

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 about the best time of year to buy a house? We’ve broken down all of the factors to consider, including the season, weather, price and more.

Home sale prices are high and real estate inventory is low. Are buyers reframing their preferences on their “dream home?”

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

Curious about the most expensive cities in the U.S.? Learn about the most expensive places to live in the U.S. and some of their unique characteristics here.

Available neighborhood information can help home buyers determine if the area is a good one for their home search. Learn how to evaluate neighborhood info.

Mineral rights are the ownership rights to exploit from properties that contain valuable minerals. Learn more about mineral rights before you buy real estate...

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...

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered what “pending” means on a real estate listing. Read on to decode this real estate listin...

Knowing how much you can afford to spend is an important first step toward buying a home. Learn how to set a budget that can help you afford a mortgage.