Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

You know that moment when you're about to buy a house and everything seems perfect? The paint is fresh, the lawn is pristine, ...

Your bid just got accepted on the home you want, and suddenly there’s so much to think about—the mortgage, the homeowners insurance, your move. As the clock ticks toward closing, your real estate ...

When buying a house, a home inspection helps ensure you're making a sound investment. During a home inspection, a professional inspector will assess the property's condition and flag any concerns. An ...

Some home inspections are routine … and some are the stuff of scary movies, reminding homebuyers that it’s the most remote nooks and crannies of a house that hide the most harrowing horrors. The ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties are service contracts that cover repair or replacement costs for major systems and appliances, such as an HVAC system or refrigerator.

Home inspectors have the eye and experience to catch code violations and household damage before you, the home buyer, get stuck with them. Some problems, such as dirty filters and termites, need to be ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Home warranties work a lot like insurance for your home’s systems and appliances. If something goes wrong, you pay a deductible, and the home warranty ...

Home inspections are not always required to buy homeowners insurance. Insurance companies decide on a case-by-case basis. If your house is more than 25 years old and hasn't been inspected recently, ...