Totally agree on questioning fees—even at the eleventh hour. I've had clients shave off hundreds just by asking lenders to clarify vague charges. Zill...

You're spot-on about county meetings catching things casual chats miss. Had a client once who relied solely on neighbor gossip—ended up blindsided by ...

I see your point, but honestly, sometimes "character" can cost you more than you realize. When we sold our place, I thought the old front door looked ...

Community banks are solid, no doubt, but honestly, using rental income isn't always the nightmare it's made out to be. Yeah, paperwork can feel like a...

Yeah, appraisals can definitely miss the mark sometimes. They're useful as a baseline, but they're still just one person's educated guess. I'd recomme...

Went through this exact debate myself last year. Honestly, smart thermostats are great for convenience, but the savings weren't as dramatic as I expec...

Haha, I get the obsession—those calculators can be weirdly addictive. But honestly, sometimes it's better to just set a reasonable extra payment and f...