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

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...

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.

Are you financing your new home with an FHA loan? The FHA amendatory clause is one step to the process. Learn how the clause impacts you as a home buyer.

It’s been a wild month in the financial sector. Find out how the Federal Reserve reacted in their latest meeting on interest rates.

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

Wanting to move to a busy city with a rapidly growing population? Explore the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. and discover why people are flocking there.<...

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 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...

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.

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.

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.

A PUD, or planned unit development, is a small community of single-family homes. Read on to learn about living in a PUD and how it differs from other housing...

Home appraisals can take anywhere from a few days to a week depending on timing, scheduling and a home's complexity. Learn how long an appraisal takes and wh...

Did you know your mortgage interest and insurance payments may be tax deductible? Read on to better understand what’s in your 1098 mortgage interest st...

A purchase and sale agreement (PSA) helps ensure a buyer and a seller are on the same page before closing. See what information a PSA might contain.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to the rise of zoom towns as remote workers desired new living situations. Find out if buying a house in a zoom town is right for y...

The CARES Act provides mortgage forbearance and other relief to those suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on for updates on the CARES A...