Yeah, you've nailed it right there. Honestly, I've found that if you're waiting for everything to line up perfectly, you'll probably never pull the tr...

Yeah, it's rarely black-and-white. I've had brand-new appliances crap out after a year, while some second-hand fixtures lasted forever. Honestly, it's...

Yep, totally agree—I've challenged appraisals a couple times myself. It doesn't always pay off big, but once got just enough increase to drop PMI 8 mo...

Yeah, I've seen that happen too many times. ARMs aren't necessarily bad, but they're definitely not for everyone. If you're savvy and prepared for the...

I totally get where you're coming from—I've done both shorter terms and lower payments on different properties, and honestly, it just depends on your ...

Totally agree with this. I've learned the hard way that flashy upgrades don't always translate into higher resale value. A few years back, I went a bi...

Starlink's a solid option, no doubt, but I've seen mixed experiences with it. Had a buddy who jumped on board early, and while he loved it initially, ...

Yeah, that's exactly what crossed my mind too. Blanket rules always seem to overshoot the mark a bit, don't they? I've been navigating mortgages for a...