Real Estate & Rental Property

Whether you're a landlord, renter, homeowner, or house buyer, you'll find a wealth of real estate information here, plus information on avoiding foreclosure.

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Landlords & Rental Property Learn More

Managing Your Landlord Business
Should you hire a management company, or use a resident manager? Are you familiar with valuable tax deductions? Learn more here.

Eviction Laws
To terminate a tenancy, you have to follow your state's rules, return security deposits according to your state's rules to avoid problems with ex-tenants, and more.

Nolo's Landlord and Tenant Site
Check out Nolo's site dedicated exclusively to landlord and tenant issues.

Renters & Tenants Rights Learn More

Being Evicted
Landlords can't just lock you out, even if you are behind on rent. They must get a court judgment first.

Rights to Repairs, Privacy & Safety
Repairs and maintenance (lead paint, mold, and bedbugs) are often sore points between landlords and tenants. Learn what you can (and cannot) expect your landlord to maintain.

Buying a House Learn More

Buying a Home: The Basics
Ilona Bray sheds some light on the steps ahead, from researching neighborhoods to closing the deal.

"Contingencies" in Your House Purchase Contract
Find out how to make your home purchase contingent on getting certain information and answers.

Selling a House Learn More

The Finances of Selling a House
It all starts with setting the right price. But even this can be a challenge, with fluctuations in the economy and in buyer psychology.

The Home Sale Process
From basic repairs to home staging, and onward to holding open houses, hiring a real estate agent, and planning your move, you'll find lots of useful information here.

Foreclosure Learn More

Defenses to Foreclosure
Challenge a foreclosure by bringing a defense such as unconscionability or lender mistake.

How a Foreclosure Works
How foreclosure procedures work, in both judicial and non-judicial foreclosure states.