Real Estate Agent Your real estate agent is a valuable partner in the homebuying process. He or she will help you find your dream home...

Escrow Part of your monthly mortgage payment is put into an account to pay your property taxes and insurance on your behalf. These are...

Appraisal When your lender orders an appraisal, a licensed third party will evaluate the property to ensure it’s worth the sales price....

Home Inspection A home inspection is a thorough examination of the property — from foundation to rooftop — that assesses the home’s...