Jeff Keleher
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeff Keleher is the Home Finances Editor for Bob Vila, joining the team in May 2022. With a decade of professional writing experience, he has created heavily researched educational content for mortgage lenders, financial services firms, and insurance companies. As a homeowner himself, Jeff continually strives to simplify the complexity of home finances so consumers can make the best choices regarding these all-important decisions. When he’s not busy writing, he enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and taking on new DIY projects around his 130-year-old house. Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn.
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The mortgage industry can be a bit old-fashioned at times, slow to adjust to broader trends. Case in point: the almost glacial speed with which some lenders have embraced digital platform...
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Finding the perfect home isn’t always easy, especially for home buyers with very particular tastes. After months of searching through listings and attending open houses, prospective buyer...
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