Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

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 ...

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

One of the oldest conundrums for a homebuyer is knowing how well a house is built. Newer technology is helping to better answer those questions. One local inspector is using more tools than ever to do ...

A home inspection is an evaluation by a qualified professional. Here's why you need one and what it will likely entail. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us ...

Kim Porter is a freelance personal finance writer. She has written about personal finance topics for AARP Magazine, Bankrate, Credit Karma, NextAdvisor, U.S. News & World Report, Reviewed, Credit ...