Does a Home Warranty Cover the Roof?
A roof is essential. It’s your first line of defense from outside elements like the sun, snow and wind. If your roof fails, the average cost to fix it is…
Linda Bell
Linda Bell is a former writer and spokesperson for NerdWallet. Her previous experience includes more than 20 years as a business news/personal finance reporter, writer and producer at organizations including Bloomberg News andFox Business. Her work has earned recognition from the National Association of Real Estate Editors and the New York Association of Black Journalists.She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and English literature at NewYork University.
Posts by Linda Bell:
Can You Get a HELOC on an Investment Property?
If you’ve built enough equity in your investment property, you may have considered getting a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, to make improvements, consolidate debt or even buy…
Can I Sell My House While in Forbearance?
If you are among the roughly 1 million homeowners the Mortgage Bankers Association says are in mortgage forbearance, you may have thought about selling your home. Although, yes, you can…
Opendoor: What to Know
Opendoor, the largest iBuyer in the United States by volume, uses technology to help people buy and sell their homes quickly for cash. Founded in 2014, Opendoor introduced the world…
What Does a Home Warranty Cover?
A home warranty can protect homeowners from expensive out-of-pocket repairs by helping cover the cost of replacing or repairing some major systems and appliances. But you may be surprised to…
How to Find a Mortgage Broker
When financing a home purchase, a mortgage broker is like a matchmaker in a relationship: They can match you with a lender to help you find the best mortgage for…
What Is a Realtist?
A Realtist is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, an equal rights organization focused on serving people of color. NAREB’s…
How Much to Offer on a House
After visiting open houses and sifting through an endless number of listings, you’ve finally found a home you want to buy. Now comes the next step: making an offer. Figuring…
How to Buy a House With No Money Down
Saving for a down payment is often the biggest roadblock for first-time home buyers. The good news is, you don’t need to put down 20% to buy a home. In…
How to Budget for a New Home So You Don’t End Up House Poor
Andy Hill discovered he was house poor soon after he bought his first home in 2004. When Hill put 10% down on the 1,200-square-foot house in Royal Oak, Michigan, a…
