It’s never too early to start negotiating the appliances that may or may not come with your home. Learn what’s non-negotiable and how to best pla...

A dry closing occurs when everything but payment is completed at closing. Find out what a dry closing is and which states allow dry closings.

Blanket mortgages finance multiple properties under one loan. Uncover the pros and cons of blanket loans to see if this type of financing is right for you.

A bundle of rights describes the legal rights associated with property ownership: the right of possession, control, enjoyment, disposition and exclusion.

In certain cases, you can use second mortgage interest deductions to reduce the amount you owe when you file taxes. Read our guide to learn if you qualify.

Fannie Mae offers green MBS (mortgage-backed securities) to provide borrowers with a green financing option. You can learn more about this initiative here.

Developing a commercial real estate project? You’ll need multiple lenders to spread the risk. Learn how participation mortgages can finance large deals.

Learn more about the FHA reducing Mortgage Insurance Premiums and how it affects you.

Feminist icon shares the role homeownership plays in her past, present and future

The gap between Black and white homeownership is at its highest level in 50 years, with segregation and separation still abounding.

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Recent survey results show that getting a mortgage is likely easier than most Americans think, at least in some way. Here’s what you need to qualify.

The first step toward homeownership is saving for your down payment. Did you know your down payment is the first bit of equity you gain, and the larger the paym...

An appraisal is only valid for a short time, depending on the type of loan you choose. Learn how long an appraisal is good for and how the market affects it.

You might be required to pay mortgage insurance, and this episode of The Red Desk explains how it’s calculated, how much you might pay, and how long you&r...

When it comes to buying a home, interest rates are everything. But how are they determined, and how can you find the best one for you? In this episode of The Re...

A mortgage payoff statement can be a useful piece of documentation for some borrowers to request. Learn about what a payoff statement is and how it works.

Using bank bill pay for your mortgage can create problems. Learn about the risks involved and why you may want to start using an alternative payment option.<...