With mortgage interest rates remaining low compared to historic averages, many people are financing their home purchases -- a move that makes a lot of financial sense. Whenever you buy a property and ...

Homebuyers will do just about anything in the housing market to get a leg up on the competition. A shortage of homes available for sale across the U.S. means that even with fewer buyers, many markets ...

Real estate contracts often include contingencies, which are conditions that must be met before a deal can go through. An appraisal contingency protects the buyer in the event that an appraiser ...

Dear Paula: My wife and I have been looking to purchase a home in the Vail Valley and have missed out on a couple of opportunities due to multiple offer situations. When we find a home we really love, ...

Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly feature will explore the mundane (but very necessary!) world of ...

Real estate markets across the U.S. have been plagued with unusually low inventory, spurring fierce competition among buyers. January—ordinarily a slower month for real estate transactions—was the ...

When you go to buy a home, your mortgage lender will almost always order a home appraisal. The purpose? They want to verify the home’s worth. Specifically, they want to be sure it’s worth the money ...

This regularly scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns.

If you are buying a home, there are two things you should never, under any conditions, waive. The first is home inspection, along with your right to unilaterally withdraw your offer based on the ...

An appraisal is a critical part of the homebuying process. If your home appraisal comes in lower than expected, it can cost you money and delay — or even derail — the entire transaction. Here we delve ...