Expert Home Warranty Consultants

I’ve spent over seven years at Yonder Travel Insurance mastering the 'fine print' so travelers don't have to. My expertise lies in deconstructing complex policy language into clear, actionable advice, whether I’m recommending the ideal plan for a unique itinerary or guiding a client through the intricacies of the claims process. By maintaining key partnerships with top insurance providers, I stay at the forefront of industry trends to provide unbiased, expert insights that help travelers maximize their benefits and navigate the unexpected with confidence. I use this experience to craft insightful responses on behalf of Yonder to further educate the public on travel insurance, which you can explore in my featured articles section.

I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of ExpertReviewHQ, where I synthesize the findings of more than 250 professional review outlets — Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, and others — into consensus buying guidance across 100+ product categories. Rather than re-testing products myself, I map where the expert testers agree, where they diverge, and what that disagreement means for an individual buyer. I bring 20 years in enterprise portfolio management (PMP, BRMP) to the site's editorial methodology. I can speak to where the reviews align or conflict in almost any consumer category, what buyers consistently overlook, and how to read product reviews critically.

Taheem Brown is the founder of WarrantyMatchPro.com, a vehicle service contract comparison platform helping drivers evaluate VSC providers across the US. With direct industry experience in the extended auto protection space, Taheem advises drivers on coverage selection, avoiding dealer markups, and understanding what VSCs actually cover at claim time. WarrantyMatchPro covers all major providers including CarShield, Endurance, CARCHEX, and Empire Auto Protect.

Third-generation HVAC professional with family roots in the heating and cooling industry spanning over 50 years. I founded HVAC Mind to help homeowners understand their heating and cooling systems through practical guides and free calculators. My expertise covers system sizing, duct design, energy efficiency, and equipment selection. My work has been featured in Real Simple, where I was quoted as an expert source on seasonal AC maintenance.

I'm an appliance blogger at TechElectronicLive.com, helping families make smarter decisions when buying, using, and maintaining washing machines and refrigerators. I cover in-depth comparisons, buying guides, repair tips, maintenance advice, and energy efficiency solutions for international readers.

Douglas Hoven is a licensed real estate agent with the award-winning Ron Sawyer Team at RE/MAX Prime, where he brings a unique blend of military discipline, engineering expertise, and community-focused leadership to his clients. A U.S. Navy veteran, Douglas served eight years on submarines before spending nearly a decade as a Lead Test Engineer in government service. He later transitioned to the automotive industry as a General Manager, where his passion for customer care deepened and ultimately led him to real estate. For more than eighteen years, Douglas has called Hampton Roads home, giving him extensive knowledge of its neighborhoods and communities. His hands-on experience in home renovations provides clients with practical insights to make confident decisions in buying or selling their homes. Douglas is known for his personalized approach, guiding clients with integrity, attention to detail, and steadfast advocacy. Backed by an award-winning team, he is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring a seamless real estate experience. Outside of work, Douglas enjoys cycling through Isle of Wight and Southampton County, woodworking, homesteading, and spending time with his five children.

Sean Plunkett is a New Home Advisor and Realtor at Triple Crown Homes, with firsthand experience helping buyers navigate new construction and residential real estate. His expertise includes home buying, new-build construction, market trends, affordability, financing considerations, buyer priorities, home inspections, and the factors that influence property value and long-term homeownership costs. Working directly with homebuyers gives Sean a practical perspective on how market conditions, mortgage rates, construction costs, inventory, location, and changing consumer preferences affect real-world purchasing decisions. He can provide clear, actionable commentary on housing trends, new construction, home affordability, buying versus building, property features, inspections, and what buyers should consider before making one of their largest financial decisions.

I’m the founder of DIY Homebuyer Academy and a real estate broker focused on rethinking how buyers are represented in residential real estate. After years inside the traditional commission-based model, I began publicly questioning whether the system truly aligns with consumer interests. That work has evolved into a national platform helping buyers understand contracts, negotiations, and leverage — and, when appropriate, confidently represent themselves. My expertise centers on buyer strategy, compensation reform, incentive alignment, and the evolving role of agents in an AI-driven world. I work with analytical, independent buyers across multiple states and consult on complex transactions where traditional representation doesn’t always serve the client well. Through writing, long-form video, and public commentary, I explore the industry’s trust paradox — why consumers rely heavily on agents while simultaneously distrusting the system — and what meaningful reform could look like. If you’re covering the future of real estate, consumer empowerment, or the post-commission lawsuit landscape, I bring both inside experience and a reform-oriented perspective.

Jesse William Downing is a Home Systems Expert and owner of Yellow Home Services, with hands-on experience in residential plumbing and home maintenance, serving communities across South Florida with reliable service and solutions.

U.S. Army veteran, Cornell graduate, and Fulbright Fellow with an active federal security clearance. Licensed Realtor in Virginia and Maryland. Active real estate investor managing 10+ doors across the DMV. I specialize in buyer representation for military families, federal employees, cleared professionals, and investors navigating the Northern Virginia and Maryland markets. Decade of living and working in the DMV.

I own Seaside Garage Door Experts, a licensed garage door repair and installation company in Virginia Beach serving all of Hampton Roads since 2013 (Virginia DPOR #2705188091). I am on the trucks myself, so my answers come from the jobs we ran this week, not from a catalog: broken torsion and extension springs, snapped cables, doors off track, opener failures, wind-load doors for coastal homes, and the salt air, humidity and rodent problems that are specific to garages near the water. I am glad to give journalists plain, specific answers on garage door safety and maintenance, hurricane and storm prep for garages, how to hire a contractor without getting upsold, what repairs really cost versus what people are quoted, and what it takes to run a small skilled-trades business today (pricing, hiring, reviews, technology). I have been featured by 13News Now (WVEC), quoted in NARPM's member publication and cited by Pest Management Professional on garage door pest exclusion. Real numbers from our own job data available on request, with the sample size.

HAVC content specialist at Cielo WiGle with extensive experience covering smart home technology and residential heating and cooling systems. Passionate about simplifying complex HVAC topics for homeowners and professionals alike.

Editorial Fact-Checker and Research Editor for https://BestFSBOGuide.com, specializing in auditing real estate listings, housing compliance, and consumer finance data. My work focuses on validating information for independent sellers regarding flat-fee MLS services, state disclosures, and pricing strategies to ensure legal and financial accuracy.

15-year HVAC field operations veteran based in Austin, TX. Founded FieldServiceCompare.com — the only independent, vendor-neutral review platform for HVAC field service software. I've personally evaluated Jobber, Housecall Pro, FieldPulse, ServiceTitan, and Workyard with verified pricing data and real contractor feedback from r/HVAC and trade forums. Key data I track: ServiceTitan real cost ($4,000-$6,000/month for 10 techs — not published by vendor), full pricing transparency comparison across 5 major FSM platforms, and HVAC contractor sentiment from 40+ public forum discussions. Available to provide expert commentary on: HVAC software, field service management, SaaS pricing transparency, small business technology decisions, and contractor operations.

Associate Broker and Luxury Home Specialist with eXp Realty Maine, specializing in residential homes, condos, and coastal properties across Southern Maine — Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough, Kennebunk, and the greater York and Cumberland County area. I bring 25 years of high-end sales experience to every transaction, retiring as General Sales Manager of Mercedes-Benz of Scarborough before transitioning to real estate. I provide clear, data-driven guidance based on what homes are actually selling for — not automated estimates. Licensed Associate Broker | eXp Realty Maine | License BA930057 | 207-880-9995 | MaineLuxuryListings.com

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Coming up on 30 years in real estate and finance, I merely feel old, but don't really look it. As we're all a composite of our experiences, I try to knit together that experience via stream of consciousness to relate this human experience we all have to real estate, finance and entrepreneurship. Much about life is straightforward, yet much of the memorable things tend to be counterintuitive and just a bit outside our comfort zone. Most of my writing tends to be a mix of those types of topics on my website. I am part of a 3 person partnership which has been together for 28 years and counting. We've managed to navigate our company through the Great Recession, a Mortgage Meltdown, a global pandemic. All while raising kids, having a family and one of these days, grow the business to a point where we can be satisfied. I have experience writing for our website, radio and video. I am happy to help any journalist or writer to pull together an article

Nick Booth is a Utah real estate agent with Utah Real Estate, dedicated to helping clients make confident, informed decisions in one of the country’s fastest-growing markets. Based in Salt Lake City, Nick combines deep local insight with a modern approach to marketing, negotiation, and client care. He believes real estate is more than a transaction, it’s about building trust, creating opportunities, and helping people open the doors to their dreams. Nick takes pride in understanding Utah’s unique neighborhoods, from the energy of downtown Salt Lake to the quiet charm of the Wasatch foothills. His clients value his honesty, creative strategy, and hands-on support throughout every stage of the buying or selling process. Whether it’s advising a first-time buyer, analyzing market data, or positioning a listing to stand out online, Nick brings a thoughtful and detail-driven approach to everything he does. Beyond the day-to-day of real estate, Nick is passionate about personal growth, community, and helping others succeed. He’s a lifelong learner who studies market trends, digital marketing strategy, and sales psychology to provide the best possible service to his clients. His mission is to redefine what it means to work with a real estate agent, someone who’s professional, proactive, and genuinely invested in your success. For Nick, it’s not just about selling homes. It’s about helping people find the right fit, whether that means a downtown condo, a family home in the suburbs, or a mountain retreat. Every client has a story, and Nick’s goal is to make that story feel supported, informed, and celebrated every step of the way.