I swear, the first time I bought a house, I half-expected the underwriter to ask for a DNA sample just to verify my identity. The level of detail they...
You nailed it—asking twice is just basic survival in real estate. I remember the first time I refinanced, I saw a “document prep fee” for $400 and tho...
Man, I swear there’s a whole “In-N-Out” style off-menu for closing costs. Last time I refinanced, I spotted a “document prep fee” and joked about brin...
Preach. I once tried the “cut every corner” approach and ended up with a fridge full of expired yogurt and a social life that could fit in a shoebox. ...
Balloon mortgages are kind of like those “all you can eat” buffets—seems like a great deal at first, but you’re left staring at your plate wondering h...
You nailed it with the “shiny new toilet seat” line—been there, done that, and my appraiser didn’t even notice the soft-close feature. I swear, someti...
Couldn’t agree more about the peace of mind. I remember back in 2021, I had a client who kept waiting for “the perfect rate”—like it was some rare Pok...
Vacancies are sneaky for sure. Had a property sit empty for almost three months once—felt like forever, and my wallet definitely agreed, haha. Curious...
Haha, septic systems...the glamorous side of rural living. Had a similar headache a couple years back—inspection said "functional with limitations," w...
Haha, yeah those manufacturer claims always crack me up... reminds me of when I upgraded windows in one of my older properties. The first winter, tena...
We went through something similar a few years back when we decided to redo our master bath. At first, the idea of locking in a fixed rate seemed like ...
Haha, been there myself. One time my escrow got so messed up, I swear they thought I was insuring Buckingham Palace. Now I always give it a quick glan...
Had a buddy who went the pro route once—ended up paying more in fees than he saved on taxes. Sometimes it's like hiring a chef to microwave your dinne...
Haha, totally feel you on this. Reminds me of when I jumped headfirst into property development—thought I was ready, but the bank had other ideas. Tur...