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 ...

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for coverage options for your home appliances? Explore the reviews to see whether First American Home Warranty is the best company for your new home.

Homeowners can’t deduct homeowners insurance from income taxes, unless it’s a rental property. Learn more about which homeownership expenses are tax...

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

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.<...

More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.

A home warranty offers peace of mind and budgetary certainty when covered systems or appliances break. Here are our picks for the best home warranty companies.

If you’re facing foreclosure due to financial hardship, you’ve got options to explore. Learn how to avoid it and get the tools to protect your fi...

Finding appropriate insurance for your manufactured home can be difficult, but it need not be. Our sister company CoverTree offers a modern tech-based approa...

The key differences between renovation and remodeling are the time, cost and type of home alterations involved. See what those differences mean for your budg...

Explore how people feel they are doing financially compared to their parents at the same age.