Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

Here's the thing nobody tells you when you're about to swing that sledgehammer or fire up that new circular saw. What feels ...

Skylar Clarine is a fact-checker and expert in personal finance with a range of experience including veterinary technology and film studies. A home inspection is an examination of a property's ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. The housing market is still tight, due to a perfect storm of factors, and ...

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 ...

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, ...