Home buying seems simple enough: Find a house you like that’s close to work or school, tell someone you want to buy it, and move in. But there's more to it than that. You’ll have to find and get approved by...

You know how to break up with a romantic partner when it’s not working out. “It’s not you, it’s me,” you tell them. Or, “I’m not ready for a long-term commitment.” But how do you break off a professional relationship —...