Can My Landlord Stop Me From Selling My Mobile Home?

State laws vary widely with respect to protecting owners’ rights to sell their mobile home as against park owners' right to consent to a new tenant.

Contractor Does Lousy Work, Files Mechanics' Lien for Nonpayment: Now What?

You say the contractor doesn't deserve payment, but now the contractor has put a lien on your house: What's next?

Deeds FAQ

Quitclaim deeds, grant deeds, warranty deeds, trust deeds -- answers to frequently asked questions about deeds.

Holding an Open House

Tips for holding an open house and talking with potential buyers.

Home Buyer Asking for Extension of Financing Contingency Deadline: Should I Grant It?

Trying to figure out whether the buyer is truly a good bet to close on the purchase.

Home Sellers: What to Expect at Closing

The big day: What will happen, logistically and legally.

I'm expecting letters from multiple buyers wanting my home -- does reading them risk a lawsuit?

Watch out you don't leave yourself open to discrimination claims by disgruntled buyers under the federal Fair Housing Act.

Is Home Staging Worth the Cost?

You're already paying to fix up your home in preparation for sale. Is it worth paying a home stager too?

Organizing Paperwork for Your Home Sale

Being organized is key to a successful (and sane) home sale.

Real Estate Terminology for Home Sellers

Here are some common real estate terms to know when getting ready to sell your home. For more unusual verbiage, try searching Nolo's Legal Dictionary.

Checklist: What to Do After Moving Into a Newly Bought Home

When the dust has settled on your move, you'll need to arrange for the many transitions you'll be making.

Required Disclosures When Selling U.S. Real Estate

What you need to disclose to potential home buyers about your property.

Selling a House in Homeowners' Association

Organizing all the documents you need specific to selling a house that belongs to the HOA.

Selling a House? How to Clear Your Home Title of a Mechanics' Lien

You may not have even known that a mechanics' lien was filed against your house -- until it becomes a problem for your closing.

Selling Your House FAQ

Tips for selling your house: setting the right price, timing the sale, and hiring an agent.

When Home Sellers Can Make Multiple Counteroffers

Instead of choosing just one home-buying bidder to negotiate a purchase contract with, how about negotiating with several at once?

Must I Still Pay My Real Estate Agent Full Commission After Paying for Home Repairs Demanded by Buyer?

A home seller's profits can go down as the buyer demands money back for repairs and so on, so why doesn't this necessarily reduce the agent's sales commission?