Kim Porter began her career as a writer and an editor focusing on personal finance in 2010. Since then, her work has been published everywhere from Forbes Advisor to U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, ...

The prospect of 25 percent tariffs being imposed on all steel and aluminum imports by the newly elected Trump administration, together with the 10 percent increase on tariffs already levied on Chinese ...

Rapid material price escalation is a costly reality of today’s construction industry. How long this escalation will be a reality is anyone’s guess. In the meantime, there are workable solutions; but ...

The summer of 2021 was a time of high anxiety when many contractors faced surging steel prices and lacked the protection of contract material price escalation clauses. Remember 2019? That’s when ...

When steel, lumber, or copper suddenly spike in price, the difference between a profitable project and a financial mess often comes down to a single line in your contract. If you are signing ...

Escalation clauses incrementally increase your offer on a home if the seller receives higher bids, up to a maximum price. Including one in your purchase offer can help you stay competitive without ...

Creating a strong purchase offer is critical when you’ve found a home you want to buy. Essentially, you want to tell the seller you’re both qualified and serious about buying the home. In some cases, ...

In a hot housing market, crafting the perfect offer can greatly improve your chances of getting the house you want. Homebuyers are often asked to submit their "highest and best" offer when making a ...