You are not imagining it: the financial weight of owning a home is shifting from the closing table to the repair bill. As ...

Spending money doesn’t end when you buy a house. In fact, the fun’s just beginning. Homes come with a lot of costs — and chief among them is maintenance. Many buyers might not take maintenance into ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Water heaters are a necessity, and unexpected breakdowns can be a hassle. They typically have a life span of 12 to 20 years, so if your unit is reaching ...

The cost of homeownership continues to rise higher — this time due to a steady increase in home repair and remodeling expenses. According to the Q1 2025 Verisk Remodel Index, the average cost of home ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In the housing market, there’s good news regarding mortgage rates and bad ...

Tariffs are driving up prices, but that’s only part of the story — aging cars, complex technology, and a worker shortage are all fueling record repair bills. Repair costs are climbing at record speed.

Electric vehicles are sold with the promise of low upkeep, a future free of oil changes and surprise repair bills. Yet as early adopters rack up miles, a quieter reality is emerging, one that shifts ...

Inconsistent maintenance tracking can inflate TCO, making it harder for fleets to plan budgets and replacement cycles ...