Most home warranty companies don’t pay for repairs if a covered item malfunctions because of a lack of maintenance, rust or corrosion, or a mismatched HVAC system — but American Home Shield does. This ...

If you're financing the purchase of your house, your down payment is the amount you put up front in cash. The remainder is the mortgage, provided by a lender and typically paid off in monthly ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a ...

If you want to tap into your home equity but don't want to make monthly payments like with a HELOC or a home equity loan, you may want to think about a home equity investment (HEI) contract. HEIs, ...

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Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. Here ...