• Honestly, property lines can be a total mess—especially in older neighborhoods. I've seen deeds referencing rocks, trees, even "the old fence post" ...

- Honestly, I've had mixed luck with used appliances. Coffee machines especially can be hit or miss. - Bought a used espresso maker once—thought I'd s...

- Good points overall, but I think it's worth mentioning the risks too. I've seen people tap into home equity thinking it's a magic bullet, only to en...

- Honestly, I wouldn't rely too heavily on appraisal accuracy—seen way too many swings to trust them fully. - Had one appraisal come in nearly 20% low...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen plenty of "guaranteed" developments stall out or vanish completely. Learned early on to treat zoning and development pl...

Did both separately at different properties—here's my take: - Smart thermostat: noticeable short-term savings, but plateaued after the first year. - ...