A: Deciding to invest in a home warranty will depend on several factors, including the home’s age, how much work you’re willing to do yourself, and whether you have reserves for unexpected repairs. A home warranty may be a good idea if inspections show your appliances or home systems may be near the

A: Inflation is an increase in the cost of goods over time, and therefore a decrease in purchasing power. Historically, as inflation rises, so does home prices. The past two years, home prices have soared, but in recent months, we’ve been starting to see home prices soften a bit. As people have to n