Getty ImagesIf you and your siblings are on track to one day inherit your parents’ home, take heed of this cautionary tale.In a Reddit thread AmITheA—le, a poster recounts how when his mom died in 2018, she left him and his two siblings her house.“My siblings wanted to sell the house and split the m

Getty ImagesGrowing up in New York, I had never even encountered an HOA. Yet after moving to the Midwest, I learned that basically all homes belong to one. It was a club I had to join.At first, I didn’t think that was a problem. But now I know better.The two-bedroom condo I bought three years ago i

Getty ImagesWhether you are a homebuyer or seller, you will likely work with a real estate agent for your transaction. (Here’s how to find a real estate agent in your area.)Unlike other professionals who bill their clients at hourly rates, real estate professionals are paid at the end of a sales tra