Maya Dollarhide

Maya Dollarhide is a full-time freelance journalist, writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering personal finance, business travel, real estate and small business. Her work has appeared in Investopedia, CNN, MarketWatch, Successful Meetings and The Real Deal. She is based in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Articles by Maya Dollarhide

Basement Financing: How to Pay for Finishing a Basement

May 25, 2023

A finished basement can provide additional living space and may yield a substantial return on investment — over 80%, according to the National Association of... read more

How to Finance a Tiny House

June 22, 2022

Buying a tiny house is a way to downsize your environmental footprint without sacrificing homeownership. Joining the tiny house movement has many pros and cons,... read more

3 HAMP Program Alternatives You Should Know About

April 19, 2022

The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), created in 2009 by the federal government, made it possible for struggling homeowners to stay afloat by modifying the... read more