What are dower rights?
These are the rights that a non-owner spouse has in the real property of his/her spouse, and it acts as veto power on the sale of property. There are a few states, including Ohio, in which dower rights do apply. What . . . 

If you are relocating from county to county or across the country, you will notice some variations in the way your real estate taxes are calculated on your settlement statement. Even within the state of Ohio there are several different ways of calcu . . . 

The calculation for property taxes can be a confusing aspect of a real estate closing; how they are assessed, prorated and how they are collected and paid. Property taxes are assessed at one time and paid at another. Calculations to ensure that the . . . 

What is the difference between conventional, FHA and VA mortgage financing?

As the name implies, a conventional loan is the standard loan type with the usual down payment and underwriting requirements. These will differ from lender t . . .