Fee simple refers to a landowner’s absolute ownership of real property. Read our article to learn about how fee simple determines real estate or land o...

Fair market value (FMV) in real estate is an assessment of a property's worth in an open market. Learn how FMV is calculated and what it's used for.

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.5% in December to a range of 4.25% – 4.5%. Check out our analysis on what that means for you.

The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate again, but how much and what does it mean for the future? All that ahead.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, but there are other important details. Read on for a plain English translation of the latest.

The Federal Reserve made a big bump in the federal funds rate to try to bring inflation under control. Read on for more details!

The Federal Open Market Committee chose to raise the target range for the federal funds rate 0.25% to 5.25% – 5.5%. We break down what it means for you...

Not only did the Federal Reserve leave the federal funds rate unchanged in December, but there are the first signs that rate cuts may be on the way.

While the Federal Reserve probably isn’t done with rate hikes, they chose to waive the target range for the federal funds rate where it is this time ar...

The Federal Reserve chose to leave the target for the federal funds rate alone at its September meeting. There was a projection of what’s coming next.

Lenders use total debt service to measure your ability to repay a mortgage. Learn what a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is and how to calculate it yourself.

A personal loan is an unsecured loan, while a home equity loan is backed by your home equity. See the main differences between these two loan types.

An escalation clause states a buyer is willing to raise their offer if a seller receives a higher offer. Read our guide on escalation clauses.

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The power of sale allows a lender to sell a home – without judicial review – if a borrower defaults on a mortgage. Learn more about how the power...

A buyer’s agent represents you and your best interests in the home buying process. Learn more about the role of a buyer’s agent and if you should...

The Federal Reserve didn’t say a whole lot new in March, but it did release projections. Here are the details for us obsessive market watchers.

When moving across the country, there are many steps you can take to help the process go smoothly. Explore our guide for tips on how to move across the count...