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.

Escrow is important to estate transactions, but what is it? Read our deep dive into escrow, how it works and why it matters when buying or selling a home.

If you think you may need help with your mortgage payments, it’s good to be proactive. Find out what options you have and what to do next to protect your home.

Escrow fees ensure a secure exchange of funds between buyer, seller, lender and other parties. Read on to learn what they cost and who pays for them.

Are you looking to finally pay off your mortgage? Congratulations on the achievement! Here’s how you do it.

When you make your mortgage payment, you may be paying extra into escrow for your insurance and taxes. Find out if an escrow waiver is right for you.

Not sure what an escrow refund is or even when they occur? Read our article on all things escrow refund related and what to expect when dealing with one.

Refinancing after divorce is a good way to divide up property and remove one party’s name from the mortgage. Learn more about post-divorce refinances here.

Refinancing from an FHA loan to a conventional one offers several benefits. Learn how to refinance from an FHA loan as well as other pros and cons.

Learn about negative equity and how it can affect you. Read on to see what you can do if your assets are underwater.

Home buyers sometimes confuse contingent versus pending. Learn the difference between pending and contingent and what the two statuses mean in real estate.

If you’re deciding between gifting your home or bequeathing it, you may want to weigh the tax implications first. Learn how a step-up in basis benefits heirs.