Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hit a whopping 7.23% in August, an eye-watering number for anyone looking to buy a house. And many prospective homebuyers have decided that if they have to pay ...

20-point checklist for vetting home renovate, repair and build contractors … and red flags to beware By Jon Grishpul When you’re looking to hire a home contractor to renovate, repair or even build a ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

Construction loans pay for home building or renovations and are paid in full or converted to permanent mortgages when the work is completed. This page includes information about these cards, currently ...