Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Home insurance costs have skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Case in point? Data from the Consumer Federation of America shows homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums jump by about ...

Some relatively small renovations add more than just value to your home—they also add to your quality of life. Some renovations are purely aesthetic. A brand-new kitchen that upgrades all the finished ...

Costs have been creeping up for Chad Esslinger, who runs an interior design business outside of Chicago, ever since President Donald Trump first announced sweeping global tariffs in early April. One ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Getty Images Homeowners have ...

Using savings to fund renovations avoids the extra expense of interest and accumulation of debt, and encourages sticking to a budget. But it depletes cash reserves and may mean postponing a project.

Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit articles on a range of home improvement topics. Her passion for lifestyle writing began with her editorial apprenticeship ...

Beverly is a writer, editor, and paralegal specializing in personal finance and tax law. She covers personal financial and legal topics, as well as tax breaks, tax preparation software, and tax law ...

Which renovations can most transform a home and boost its resale value? Architects and interior designers often highlight four key updates, including new flooring, removing partition walls or ...

Home renovation costs have climbed steadily over the past several years, leaving many homeowners weighing difficult decisions. Update an aging kitchen now at today's prices, or wait and risk paying ...

Monthly mortgage payments aren't the only recurring cost tied to owning a home. Money spent on maintenance, renovations and repairs, particularly for older houses, can easily cost homeowners thousands ...