Inheriting a Low Property Tax Bill Is Getting Much More Complicated

When Willa Staats and her brother inherited their father’s home and adjacent lot in East Austin, TX, they expected to build their lives there. But one year later, they were hit with a combined property tax bill of $48,000—nearly 90% more than their father had last paid. Their experience points to a

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

The Fall Maintenance Divide: Homeowners in These Metros Are Most Prepared for the Upcoming Wild-Card Fall Weather

For homeowners, fall is about more than changing leaves and pumpkin decor.  It’s the perfect time to tackle seasonal maintenance tasks before winter hits. And some are getting a head start while others are putting them off.  According to new data from Angi, those in Washington, DC, are most prepared

Space Heaters and Other Things You Shouldn’t Plug Into a Power Strip or Extension Cord

If you own an abundance of appliances and tech gadgets, chances are you can't live without power strips and extension cords. They allow you to power multiple electrical devices at once and can be neatly tucked out of sight. But magical as they are, power strips and extension cords can hold only so m