Had a buyer once who got a $1,000 “congratulations” check from her aunt. —that’s spot on. Meanwhile, her Venmo from dog-sitting? No questions asked. T...

Ran into this with a client recently—PMI is sneaky expensive. Getting rid of it early isn't always easy, but man, the relief on their faces when it's ...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen clients skip the survey to save money, only to find out later their fence or driveway is partly on the neighbor's prope...

Totally agree with this. Jumping in blind rarely ends well, especially when you've got real responsibilities. When I switched careers, I kept my day j...

Fair point, but honestly, consolidating high-interest debt into a lower-rate mortgage can save serious money long-term. It's not ideal for everyone, s...

Smart move taking it slow and steady. I see a lot of people jump into big decisions without thinking through the practical stuff, and it rarely ends w...

Yep, that's pretty common, especially lately with lenders tightening up their underwriting. Every little detail gets double-checked. Just keep your pa...

Haha, this hits home. Bought a used washer-dryer combo once for a rental property, thinking I'd save some cash. Within two weeks, tenants called me sa...