Over the course of one's life, there will be no greater financial commitment made than purchasing a home. It's a huge step that requires money, knowledge and patience. (more)

Odds are that if you've ever bought a house, you're either going to need to sell one or you've already sold one. Just like buying real estate, selling it can be complicated. But you can remove a lot of the hassles and headaches by simply doing some early preparation work. (more)

Anyone who plans to buy a home must make sure they have no credit problems. Nothing will hold up a loan application quicker than unpaid bills or a rash of late payments. First-time homebuyers in particular need to guard their credit. (more)

You have found the house of your dreams, and signed all the mortgage papers. What next? It is time to move in. For some, this part of the process might seem to be as complicated and frustrating as buying or selling, but it can be simplified just by being organized. (more)