A home warranty is a contract covering the repair or replacement of household appliances and home systems. Learn how it works and average plan prices.

A homeowners association (HOA) manages community rules, fees and amenities in a planned neighborhood or complex. Our guide goes over how HOAs work.

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 in the future.

You can use your 401(k) to pay off a mortgage. Learn about the pros and cons of doing so, how to go about it as well as alternative options.

Are home warranties worth it? It depends on several factors. Learn about the pros and cons of getting a home warranty to determine whether you need one.

Home title theft is when someone steals a homeowner’s identity and transfers the home title to their name. Figure out how to prevent title theft.

The amount it costs to remodel a house can vary depending on the scale of the project. Learn the average costs associated with various kinds of remodels.

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

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.

Moving to a neighborhood with an HOA? You should be prepared to pay some extra, unexpected feed. Here's what you need to know about special assessments.

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.

Are you looking to change your homeowners insurance? Read through our complete guide on how to change your homeowners insurance with an escrow account.

Sellers may order a pre-inspection before listing to get a jump on repairs and avoid negotiations with buyers. Learn more about pre-listing inspections.

Accurate home values can help buyers and sellers make educated decisions. Explore the basics of home value and how to find out how much your home is worth.

Thanks to community property, any income or property acquired during marriage belongs equally to both spouses. Learn more about how community property works.

Living in a great neighborhood can improve your quality of life. Read to learn how to be a good neighbor as well as ways to celebrate and thank your community.

Want to learn how to calculate home equity? See how much equity you have in your home and find the best way to convert your home equity into cash.

If you qualify for a homestead exemption, you can protect yourself from bankruptcy, property taxes and creditors. Learn about this exemption and its benefits.