Mortgage Education

A real estate purchase agreement is a binding document outlining the property sale. Learn what it is, the contents of the house purchase agreement, and more.

When buying a home, a credit score can affect a home loan. Learn what is a good credit score to buy a house, the minimum score needed, and how to see your score.

Cost basis helps define how much someone may owe in taxes when a property is sold. Learn how to calculate cost basis and how it affects your home sale.

A seller's disclosure is a document informing the buyer of the condition of the property. Learn what's in a seller's disclosure, why it's important, and more.

If you’re on the house hunt or simply looking for a few architectural fun facts, knowing the common house styles in the U.S. can be helpful. Learn more here.

Fair market value (FMV) is a property's projected value using current market conditions. Learn how FMV is determined, why it's important, and more.

An iBuyer is a technology company in the business of buying and selling real estate. Learn how iBuyers work and the pros and cons of working with one.

Mortgage default typically occurs when you miss your payments. Although it may sound scary, there are options to explore with your lender for moving forward.

Property taxes help cover local government services and are a part of every homeowner’s reality. Learn about how property taxes are calculated and how they work.