Homeowner Education

The latest news, tips, and tricks for homeowners

Inheritance

An inheritance comprises assets received from the estate of a person who has died. It can also refer to sum total of property a person

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Inheritance Tax

An inheritance tax is a state tax that people pay when they receive money or property from the estate of a person who has died.

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Income Property

Income property is property that the owner rents to others. Rather than occupying the property, the owner uses the property to produce income.

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Impact Fees

Local governments often charge impact fees to help fund infrastructure improvements. They typically collect these fees from developers, because new construction requires the expansion and

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HUD-1 Statement

The HUD-1 statement is a settlement form used to itemize and reconcile all the charges paid by the buyer and seller in purchasing real estate.

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Housing Discrimination

Housing discrimination is the illegal practice of discriminating against buyers or renters of dwellings based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, family status or

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Home Warranty

If you recently bought a home, chances are you were offered a home warranty. A home warranty is a service contract, not an insurance policy.

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