Jeff Keleher, Editor

Jeff Keleher

Editor

Highlights

  • Specialties: Home finances (mortgages, loans, insurance, warranties)
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts in creative writing from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Other work: Guaranteed Rate

About

Jeff Keleher joined the Bob Vila team as home finances editor in May 2022. With a decade of professional writing experience, he has created heavily researched educational content for mortgage lenders, financial service 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. When he’s not busy writing, he enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and taking on new DIY projects around his 130-year-old house.

Best Home Finance Advice

“Having trouble deciding between a fixed-rate home loan and an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? Here’s a tip: Lock in a fixed-rate mortgage when interest rates are low, but take a hard look at low-APR ARMs if rates are spiking. Then, consider refinancing to a long-term, fixed-rate mortgage when rates drop back down.”

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