Real estate in general — and buying or selling a home in particular — is rife with jargon and slang that’s probably unfamiliar to many. Here’s a glossary of some of the most common terms, with their ...

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns.

Practically all forms of property ownership in the United States were developed through the English system of common law estates. The laws governing transfers and conveyances of real property grew out ...

If you're buying a home for the first time, you've probably found yourself having to take a moment to do a quick Google search. Buying property is already a confusing (and expensive) process, but the ...

What Are Real Estate Tax Strategies? Real estate tax strategies are techniques used by investors to reduce their tax liability on real estate investments. Effective tax planning is vital for property ...

Discover what cash-on-cash yield is, how to calculate it, and why it's essential for evaluating real estate investments. Learn the formula and see a practical example.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial Education Instructor, ...

Q: Our community does not allow “commercial vehicles” to remain overnight. However, the association documents define what a commercial vehicle is differently from our city, and the State has yet ...

Closing costs: Homebuyers and sellers both incur various types of closing costs, which are the fees and expenses associated with finalizing a real estate transaction. For buyers, these typically ...