Refinancing can definitely be a smart move if your home's value shot up, but you're right—those closing costs can sting. I've seen lenders drag their ...

Couldn't agree more about the assessor's office—it's funny how we always brace ourselves for the worst, only to be pleasantly surprised. I've had clie...

I've actually seen a few lenders get this right lately—mostly smaller outfits or credit unions. They use tech to streamline the paperwork, but when th...

Totally agree with this. I've seen plenty of folks get tunnel vision on closing costs and miss the bigger picture. Honestly, shaving off a few hundred...