From property taxes to HOA fees and insurance, there are many hidden costs of owning a home.

Buying a home for the first time can seem daunting. Learn the buying process and what to watch out for to be a successful first-time homebuyer.

It may take more work, but selling your home without a real estate agent has benefits such as saving on commission fees.

Real estate agents, brokers, and Realtors are often considered the same. In reality, these positions have somewhat different responsibilities.

A gift of equity is the sale of a home below the current market value. The buyer is usually someone with whom the seller has a familial relationship.

Before you get those house keys, you’ll go to the closing table to sign loan documents and paperwork that transfers homeownership from the seller to you. That process often results in numerous fees.

An appraisal is a fair market valuation of property, such as real estate, a business, collectible, or an antique, by the estimate of an authorized person.

Closing costs are the expenses that buyers and sellers incur to finalize a real estate transaction.

Real estate agents and brokers are licensed to help people buy, sell, and rent real estate. It can be a rewarding career, but it's not for everyone.

Real estate auctions are bringing real estate buying opportunities to many informed house hunters. Learn the difference between the traditional real estate market and the real estate auction market.