The costs of obtaining a loan are a significant expense for buyers, but in the past, lenders often didn't disclose all of their fees until after a buyer had committed to using their services.

The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that, among other things, prohibits housing discrimination against certain protected groups when renting or buying real estate.

Examining the Proper Role of the Federal Housing Administration in Our Mortgage Insurance Market

An eviction is the physical removal of the tenant and his possessions from his rented home or apartment. Eviction can also be used against commercial tenants.