Our Mission

At Homeowner, it’s our mission to help our readers become happier, wealthier, and smarter homeowners.

After all, Smart Finance, Smart Living is our motto. And that’s why our team covers a range of personal finance and home-related topics to help you create your dream home.

In today’s modern world, it’s vital that homeowners make the right decisions for their unique situations and needs. We hope that our expert advice and recommendations let you stay on budget while finding the right products and services as you build your ideal home.

The Homeowner Team

Our editorial team is comprised of experienced editors and writers who have years of experience in the finance and homeownership space. Creating content and guides that are backed by in-depth research, first-hand experience, and our review methodologies is our priority.

Matthew Sweeney – Managing Editor

Matthew Sweeney

Matthew Sweeney has been writing about real estate and homeownership for more than 15 years. He received a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing and Communication from Utah State University. Matthew worked as a copywriter in the real estate industry for six years. As a freelancer, he has written extensively about insurance, home security, technology, smart homes, finance, and government benefits. When he doesn’t have his nose in a book, Matthew can be found working in the yard, tinkering with DIY smart home automation, and spending time with family.

Tom Blake – Editor & Personal Finance Expert

Tom Blake

Tom Blake is writer and editor at Homeowner who specializes in personal finance and finding ways to help people make money and save money on their home expenses. He has over 6 years of writing experience. His work has appeared in publications like Forbes, Money Crashers, Frugal Rules, Yahoo! Finance, and more. Tom has also lived remotely on six continents, exploring different cultures and homes throughout his travels.

Amy Boyington – Insurance & Connectivity Expert

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Amy Boyington is an Ohio-based freelance writer specializing in lifestyle topics affecting families. She has a passion for budgeting and making smart moves with her finances and became a homeowner early on. These days, Amy enjoys sharing what she’s learned over the years with others, from finding affordable insurance to navigating the best internet providers.

Kaley Bessinger – Home Security & Technology Expert

Kaley Bessinger

Kaley Bessinger is a freelance writer with over 7 years experience. She has contributed numerous guides and reviews on tech-related topics, specializing in home security, connectivity, and technology. Kaley enjoys sharing practical advice with homeowners to help them improve their quality of life and save money in an increasingly digital world.

Diana Flowers – Home Warranty & Pest Control Expert

Diana Flowers

Diana Flowers is a freelance writer and former middle school teacher living in Portland, OR with her delightful son and crotchety cat. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Humboldt State University and a master’s degree in teaching English and social studies from the University of Portland. For the last five years, Diana has been researching and writing about home mortgages and financing, HVAC systems, home warranties, insurance, appliance repair, pest control, and moving. In her free time, she loves reading, backpacking, playing ultimate frisbee, and trying to complete the Sunday Times crossword with her morning coffee.

Charles Hanna – Home Loans & Finance Expert

Charles Hanna

Charles Hanna has been writing since 2017 about personal finance, investing, and lifestyle topics like travel and interior design. He is also an adjunct faculty member at a local community college, teaching art history, architectural history, and world mythology. When Charles is not copywriting, he is catching up on reruns of Star Trek or delving into the weird fiction of H.P. Lovecraft. Charles has a degree in literature from the University of Miami and an MA in folklore studies from the University of Oregon.

Alyssa Bateman – Finance and Shopping Deals Expert

Alyssa Bateman is a writer and editor with more than a decade of experience. In 2011, she graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in public relations and journalism . When Alyssa isn’t blogging about homeownership, she enjoys photography, aerial silks, and hanging out with her family.

Kim Ritter – Finance, Budgeting, and Frugal Living Expert

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Kim Ritter is a frugal living expert and homeowner in small-town Iowa. She is an expert on personal finance, budgeting and finding inexpensive ways to have fun with her family. For more than 15 years, Kim has been sharing money-saving tips on her blog Two Kids and a Coupon. You can also find her on MSN.com and as a regular lifestyle contributor to Hello Iowa.

Tristan Perry – Smart Home Expert

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Tristan Perry is a software developer who is passionate about tech gadgets, DIY and housing. He has loved seeing smart homes hit the mainstream. Tristan also has an academic background (in Math & Computer Science), and so he enjoys digging into the technical ways that smart home devices work.

Kurt Twain – Networking & Internet Equipment Expert

Kurt Twain is a networking professional with 7 years of experience handling with Internet equipment. He has worked closely with various homeowners and businesses to help them set up a seamless network at their places. Besides working on helping people find the right equipment, Kurt shares his opinions with known journalists and publications as a freelancer.

Jonah Matthews – Home Theater & Audio Expert

Jonah Matthews loves everything about home theater systems. He started working in the home theater and home entertainment space when he was 16 years old. Jonah has worked on many types of home theater projects, varying from a simple TV mounting to designing and building entire home theater systems that include home security and smart home integrations.

Manny Mayor – Portable Audio & Automotive Expert

Manny Mayor enjoys writing about automotive technology and portable audio. For over 15 years, he has installed custom home theater and multi-room sound systems while earning extra income as a freelance auto mechanic. When Manny is not tinkering with his cars and gear, he can be found spending time with his family.

Alexandra Seagal – Pet Training & Dog Wellness Expert

Alexandra was raised to be a dog person. Her first Shepherd grew up as she did and wanted to be with her at all times. Alexandra got her second dog as a 16th birthday present, and her new pet’s loyalty was just as strong as her first. She hopes that her knowledge will help others find dogs who give them that same unconditional love.

Logan Mastrianna – Cat Health and Kitten Training Expert

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Logan Mastrianna has always loved everything about cats! Growing up with a family full of pets and a lifelong passion for animals he pursued work in the veterinary industry. After 10 years, he started blogging to help cat owners learn more about their feline friends.

Jeanne Yacoubou, MS – Weather & Science Expert

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Jeanne Yacoubou, MS, is a science writer with over 15 years of experience focusing on the environment, food, and renewable energy. With a master’s degree in chemistry, she is passionate about non-toxic living and practices a minimalist lifestyle. Jeanne researches budget-friendly technologies to improve indoor air quality inside people’s homes. When she’s not writing, Jeanne enjoys swimming and gardening.

Jim Bettesworth – House Painting Expert

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Jim Bettesworth is an experienced professional in the construction industry with extensive knowledge of house painting. He is known for taking on challenging jobs that others avoid. His hands-on approach and strong work ethic have earned him a reputation as a skilled and reliable expert in his field. Now retired, Jim enjoys sharing his knowledge of painting with others.

Andy Emmelkamp – Fact Checker

Andy Emmelkamp Homeowner

Andy Emmelkamp is a fact checker at Homeowner with an eager desire to help people get the best and most affordable care they need. He has a background in the tech ed world, where he helped teachers and students learn about topics such as personal finance, insurance, and home loans. Andy loves to travel and go adventuring in the ocean and the mountains.

Editorial Policies

The Homeowner team is dedicated to providing honest, in-depth reviews and guides to help our readers. This means that all of our content is:

  • Objective and independent.
  • Written and fact-checked by our team of human editors and experts.
  • Created by industry professionals and backed by data and our rating methodologies.
  • Updated to reflect current facts, figures, and statistics.

Additionally, our reviews and listicles rank companies and services based on our unique rating system and research. Homeowner remains an independent publication that is in full control of its recommendations and rankings.

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