How we make money

Affiliate referrals

HomeRule links to third-party providers of home insurance, home warranty, solar installation, mortgage refinancing, and home services. When a reader clicks certain links and completes an action (quote request, account sign-up, purchase), HomeRule may receive a commission. Commission rates do not influence editorial coverage. We disclose this relationship on pages that contain affiliate links.

Display advertising

Some pages may show contextual display ads. Ads are clearly labeled and kept separate from editorial content.

What we do not take money for

HomeRule does not accept payment to feature specific real estate agents, brokers, lenders, or listings. Our cost-of-ownership data is sourced from public datasets.

Editorial independence

Editorial decisions are made without reference to commercial considerations. If a cheaper non-affiliate option is better for readers in a given context, we say so. If data shows renting is cheaper than buying in a market, we say so.

Portfolio disclosure

HomeRule is part of a portfolio of independent cost-focused sites (wirly.com, stayrentals.com, bankranked.com). Cross-links between these sites are editorial, not paid.