Describes the benefits and drawbacks of investing in real estate other than the house you live in (i.e. renting out a house to someone else)

Gives a brief look on how the home buying process works, from looking at your budget to closing

Looks at the major features of a mortgage contract: collateral, principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Also looks at mortgage points.

Talks about the ethical requirements that realtors must follow. Also talks about the MLS system that realtors use.

Looks at how a title company determines if there are any judgements, liens, boundary issues, and/or ownership issues with a property. Includes section on title insurance, vesting (who is ultimately the owner of the property), and lender's insurance policy

Looks at four different types of deeds: General, Specialty Warranty, Bargain and Sale, and Quit Claim

Offers practical advice for first time home buyers in order to avoid costly mistakes.

Gives an overview of the people who work at a title company and what they do during the home buying/selling process

Provides a short description of what an open and closed mortgage is and then compares them.

Explains how a deed looks at a single point in time in reference to a property, while a real estate title looks at the overall status of property ownership