Purchasing a home can be a complicated, and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers. Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real estate terms ...

Whether it’s your first time buying a home, or you’ve bought and sold several homes, it’s beneficial to learn, or be reminded of, some common real estate terminology. While the path to buying and/or ...

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) has released an English-Spanish Glossary of Real Estate Industry. Unlike other glossaries, the English-Spanish Glossary of Real ...

The preamble to the Realtor Code of Ethics starts simply but powerfully with, “Under all is the land.” From there, real estate can get complicated and confusing. Here's a primer on some of the most ...

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Buying a house involves its own language. Here’s a guide to terms you may encounter. (andresr/Getty Images) Buying a home involves its own language. Here’s a guide to the terms you may encounter. 1 BD ...

Learn how a trust deed secures property loans, the roles of involved parties, and the differences from a mortgage. Find out ...

Discover how escrow works in real estate transactions. Learn why third-party involvement is crucial for holding funds or ...