Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

Inspectors tend to be thorough, but can miss things. ‘It’s very important for a buyer to be as educated as possible.’ ...

There are many perks of buying new construction, but keep in mind the word “new” doesn’t necessarily mean “perfect.” There is a common misconception that a brand new home doesn’t require a traditional ...

Daria is a freelance writer and editor based out of Charleston, SC, covering a range of topics including commerce, lifestyle, travel, and digital marketing. Her work has appeared in Southern Living ...

Once you start opening walls, moving plumbing, or adding square footage, you are not just changing how your home looks, you ...

Your bid just got accepted on the home you want, and suddenly there’s so much to think about—the mortgage, the homeowners insurance, your move. As the clock ticks toward closing, your real estate ...

It's once again time for my annual blog post that stresses the importance of new construction inspections. Specifically, home inspections. I still talk to home buyers, home owners, and real estate ...

You’re close to completing the process of buying your new home. While you might be eager to get to the finish line as fast as possible, one important hurdle you still need to conquer is the home ...

Home inspection is part of the real estate process in almost every transaction. I mention “almost” because the buyer may elect not to require a home inspection. We will look at what happens in most ...