When Does It Make Sense to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Financial experts offer differing perspectives, so find out what makes sense for your individual budget and long-term goals.
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Tax Returns and the Mortgage Application Process
As part of the mortgage underwriting process, you’ll often be asked to produce your prior tax returns. Here’s what to expect, and why:
A Guide to Negative Equity
Referred to as negative equity, being “underwater”, or an “upside-down” mortgage, this home finance challenge affects millions of homeowners. Find out what it is and how to avoid it.
Protecting Yourself from Fraud
Like any financial transaction in 2022, real estate transactions are a major target for cyberattacks. We dive into how you can protect yourself – and your money – from mortgage fraud.
Five Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Safety is about more than just alarm systems. Check out our five key areas to prioritize for peace of mind in your home.
Should You Buy a Foreclosed Home?
If you’re bargain-hunting for your next home, you may stumble across foreclosed homes at great prices. Here’s what you need to know before you commit.
A Home Buyer's Guide to Easements and Rights-of-Way
Review the various types of land use rights and restrictions before you purchase your new home.
What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do, and Do You Need One?
Learn more about this specialized branch of legal practice and whether your home transaction requires the services of a real estate attorney.
Mortgage Lender vs. Mortgage Servicer: Who Does What?
What is the difference between these two entities, and how can you ensure that you’re working with each as effectively as possible?
The 411 on 1031 Exchanges
The 1031 tax-deferred exchange offers a host of opportunities for savvy investors to shift markets or categories, develop more robust portfolios, and control tax strategies. This primer is designed to help you learn more about the 1031 exchange so that you can put it to work for you.
