Homeownership
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What is chain of title in real estate?
Chain of title tracks a home’s previous and current legal owners.
7 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
What is blue ribbon real estate?
Though not brand-new, these properties often win first prize when it comes to price tags and selling times.
2 min read Sep 20, 2022 -
What is wholesale real estate?
Wholesaling involves acting as a middleman between the seller and buyer of a property.
4 min read Sep 20, 2022 -
Safest cities to live in America
Our exclusive list of cities with low crime rates per capita.
6 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
Mortgage lenders now count rent payments as part of credit picture
Close to homeownership but your credit isn’t quite there? A new rule helps renters qualify for mortgages.
3 min read Sep 29, 2022 -
What is a Victorian-style house?
Our guide to these 19th-century marvels, and why they may be making a comeback.
6 min read Sep 16, 2022 -
What is an interspousal transfer deed?
Interspousal deeds are commonly used to transfer property in a divorce.
3 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
2022 Hispanic homeownership rates
Homeownership among Hispanic Americans has been on the upswing over the past few years, but hopeful buyers still face many challenges.
6 min read Sep 09, 2022 -
Bank of America targets minority homeownership with mortgage program
One of the nation’s largest banks has launched a mortgage program aimed at first-time homebuyers in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
3 min read Jun 09, 2023 -
What is the right of first refusal in real estate?
This contract language can be quite valuable to renters who wish to become homeowners.
3 min read Sep 08, 2022