Q: I’ve noticed a recent increase in break-ins and property theft in my neighborhood over the past few months, and I’d like to make sure my home is as safe as possible. I don’t have the budget to ...

With inflation still hot and housing inventory remaining low across much of the US, real estate prices continue to rise. In the last year, average US home prices increased by 6.2% according to Redfin.

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...