A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real property from one person to another….

A promissory note is a legal document that defines the terms of a loan, including the principal…

A real estate wholesaler is a middleman who finds and puts distressed properties under contract and then…

Earnest money, also known as a good faith deposit, is a sum of money that a buyer…

Equity in real estate is the difference between the market value of a property and the amount…

Probate is the legal process of transferring ownership of a deceased person’s assets, including real estate, to…

Title insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects homeowners and lenders from financial losses caused…

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate. REITs can…

A homeowner association (HOA) is a non-profit organization that is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of…

HUD stands for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is a cabinet-level department…