Buying your first home is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime, and it’s important to ensure that the investment is a sound one. For first time home buyers, a ...

A home inspection can reveal issues that may not only affect the sale of your home, but also give buyers leverage to lower their offer, request repairs—or back out entirely. To avoid costly surprises, ...

Home inspections are a key part of the homebuying process. As the buyer, you’ll want to have a qualified professional inspect the interior and exterior of the property in detail to determine whether ...

Keep your 20-year-old home in top shape with this essential maintenance checklist covering repairs, inspections and upgrades ...

Kimberly is a career writer and editor with more than 30 years' experience. She's a bankruptcy survivor, small business owner, and homeschool parent. In addition to writing for The Motley Fool, she ...

New homeownership brings both excitement and responsibility. While the thrill of having your own space creates immediate joy, maintaining that space requires ongoing attention. Understanding essential ...

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 ...