Home Mortgage

Purchasing a home is an exciting time, especially for first-time buyers. However, the financial commitment is sometimes overwhelming. We asked a few financial bloggers to share their experiences and advice on the expenses of buying and owning homes.

When it comes to upgrading your home, not all projects are created equal.

It’s called budget creep. You won’t notice it right away, but quickly the little things start to add up. If you’re not careful, they will blow your budget and your room might sit unfinished indefinitely.

If you’re buying a flipped house, consider taking the following steps to ensure you don’t get any unpleasant surprises after closing.

It seems like everyone has a horror story when it comes to their home remodeling or repair experience. But that doesn't have to be you.

You can make your home look like a million bucks without spending a fortune. Here's how.

Desire an easy, low-cost face-lift for your home? Check out these six do-it-yourself projects that won’t break the bank.

A coverage change has insurance companies focusing new attention on old roofs.

What can a homeowner expect in the aftermath of a major catastrophe?

When you're blamed for bees, home insurance can be a repellent for liability costs.

Home improvement shows and magazines make repairs look easy, but sometimes taking the do-it-yourself approach can end up costing more money than hiring a professional.

Although I have liked almost every job I've ever had, I decided early on in my professional career that the most important thing to me was schedule flexibility.

You can lower your summer cooling costs by 30% to 40% by making just a few lifestyle adjustments and home preparations. 

Homeowners insurance won't take on a quake. At-risk homes require special coverage.

Wild storms, floods and wildfires are on the way. Is your homeowners insurance ready for the worst?

New protections are in place for surviving spouses involving reverse mortgages.

When it comes to tapping the equity in your home--you have options.

Make sure your roof, windows and doors are battle-ready for bouts with big storms.

If you are looking to finance a new home, look at these options for building.

Here's how to make sure you get the compensation to which you're entitled.