If you’re about to begin the home buying process, there are some things you should keep in mind. Read on to learn about what to look for when buying a hou...

Learn how to handle home inspection repairs and request repairs after a home inspection. See what’s reasonable to ask for, negotiation options, and tips.

Mortgage lenders use several credit scores to qualify borrowers and determine the interest rate they offer. Learn more before you start the home buying journey.

You can take out a home loan at any age. Mortgage loans for seniors range from conventional loans to asset-backed funding.

Buying a house as an unmarried couple is a huge milestone, but may come with a few extra hurdles. You can protect yourself with some paperwork.

Buyers can place different types of contingencies on their proposed offer. Learn more about contingencies and their impact on the rate of acceptance.

In some real estate transactions, the seller decides to set an offer review date for their home. Learn about what this means for buyers and sellers.

Learn about single-parent home loan options, assistance programs, and resources that can make homeownership more affordable, plus tips and strategies to help.

What is a drive-by appraisal? Learn how they work, when lenders choose to use them, the pros and cons, typical cost, and how accurate they typicall...

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.

A natural hazard disclosure report (NHD) shows whether a property is in a flood, fire, earthquake, or dam inundation zone. Learn how to use it before closing...

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...

A kick-out clause allows sellers who’ve accepted an offer to continue showing their home. Learn about other features of a kick-out clause in real estat...

Learn how right of survivorship transfers a home to a surviving co-owner, as well as how joint tenancy and community property with the right of survivorship com...

Lenders have an obligation to make sure you can repay a mortgage before they give you a loan. The ATR/QM rule helps then evaluate your finances.

What is condemned property? Condemnation occurs when the government uses eminent domain to take property. Learn what condemnation can mean for homeowners.

A restrictive covenant limits how you can use a property. Learn what it is, common examples, legal limits, and how it affects buyers.

Are you considering consolidating your debt before buying a home? Learn about how debt consolidation affects mortgage approval and how to make a wise decision.