Real estate scams are becoming more common – and more sophisticated. Learn what to be on the lookout for and how to protect yourself from real estate scam...

Absentee homeowners own property but don’t live in or manage it. This is a passive investment approach that can prove effective when risks are understood.

A deficiency judgment can leave you owing money after foreclosure. Learn what a deficiency judgment is, when lenders pursue it, and how to avoid one.

Learn what close of escrow means, how it differs from other parts of the closing process, and what home buyers should expect before getting the keys.

Chain of title is a property’s ownership history. Learn what documents it includes, how a title search works, and what can cause title problems.

A subordinate mortgage can have complex financial implications for borrowers. Uncover important realities you need to know about mortgage subordination.

It's essential to find and clear any liens on a property you plan to buy. Here’s how to look for, find, and resolve liens on a property before you buy it.

In dry-funding states, everything except the payment can be completed at closing. Learn about how a dry closing works, what the risks are, and where it's legal.

VA loans are designed to help military personnel, veterans, and their families buy a primary residence, but there are ways you can use one to buy a second home.

Learn how right of survivorship transfers a home to a surviving co-owner, as well as how joint tenancy and community property with the right of survivorship com...

Lenders have an obligation to make sure you can repay a mortgage before they give you a loan. The ATR/QM rule helps then evaluate your finances.

Tenancy in common is when two or more people share ownership of a property. Learn more about tenants in common and how they compare to other tenancy types.

An escrow refund is excess money returned by your lender from your mortgage escrow account. Here’s how it works.

A home equity line of credit can help you pay for home renovations or consolidate debt. However, there are pros and cons to a HELOC worth considering.

While you’re comparing rates, speak with lenders and get answers to your questions. Use our list of questions to help guide your conversation.

Your mortgage par rate is essentially the baseline rate offered to you by a lender. You may be able to bring this rate down through discount points and more.

If you’re going through a divorce or you purchased a home with a fellow investor, there may come a time when you need to remove a name from a mortgage. We...

Purchasing your first home can be overwhelming. These first-time home buyer tips can help you tackle the process with more confidence.