Dual agents work for the buyer and seller in real estate transactions. Learn more about how this works and how to decide if dual agency is right for you.

Equal opportunity housing protects buyers from discrimination in housing. Learn more about what equal opportunities mean for you and how they’re enforc...

VA construction loans can help veterans and active-duty service members finance and build their dream home. Explore VA construction loans and how they work.

An encumbrance is a claim against a property by someone who isn’t the property owner. Discover how encumbrances can affect how you can use your property.

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

Proof of funds (POF) is a document that shows how much money a person or entity has available. Learn more about POF letters when getting a mortgage.

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

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The Wealth Wednesdays series explores the political and societal forces that have historically kept those in the black community from seeing their light and ...

A deed of reconveyance is a document that transfers the property title from the mortgage lender to the borrower. Learn more about how a reconveyance works here.

Mortgage loan originators (MLOs) guide borrowers through the home loan process, from application to closing. Learn what an originator can do for you.

A deed of trust is an agreement between home buyers and lenders at the closing of a property. Learn about trust deeds and how they differ from mortgages.

The Design Approval Primary Inspection Agency, or DAPIA, inspects and approves manufactured home designs. Learn this process before buying a manufactured hom...

It’s every home buyer’s nightmare – the home inspection report reveals foundation problems. Find out what to do if you’re buying a ho...

There are many pros and cons to buying a house with your child. We cover cosigning, selling, gifting and renting a house to your child in this complete guide...

The double close strategy lets a real estate investor have two private deals – one with the seller and one with the end buyer. Learn more about double ...

Buying a house with a septic tank can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn about the pros and cons of using a home’s se...

If you’re staring down the possibility of foreclosure, you might have options. Learn what a deed in lieu of foreclosure is and whether it’s right fo...