Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

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 ...

Even colder weather is on the way, and Quality Home Inspections says now is the time to make sure your house is weatherized ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover real estate law. This article is more than 7 years old. This past April, 78% of real estate contracts were settled, ...

Home inspections are not always required to buy homeowners insurance. Insurance companies decide on a case-by-case basis. If your house is more than 25 years old and hasn't been inspected recently, ...