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A pocket listing is a real estate listing that is retained by a listing broker or salesperson and not distributed or shared among their peers.

In real estate, a short sale is an asking price for a home that is less than the amount that is due on its existing mortgage.

Imagine leaving dorm life to live in your own home while you're in college. It's possible if you know how to get a mortgage and you can cover the costs.

When you buy a home, one of the biggest up-front expenses is the down payment.

Home warranties are service contracts that act like insurance to help pay to repair or replace appliances or systems that break down in your home. Learn how they work.

If you're serious about saving to buy a house, it can be done with disciplined budgeting.

There's a lot of work to be done before you pick up the phone to list your property.

Most home renovation projects fail to pay for themselves at resale; savvy homeowners learn how to choose the upgrades that really add value.

From mortgage preapproval to closing costs, this step-by-step homebuying guide can help make your dreams of residential equity a reality.