Yeah, I've definitely seen it swing both ways. A buddy of mine consolidated his debts into his mortgage a few years back, and at first, he felt reliev...

That's generally true, but honestly, I've seen lenders get pretty picky about even minor dips if you're right on the edge of their approval criteria. ...

Totally get what you're saying about others' stories clouding your judgment. When I bought my first home, friends kept warning me about hidden costs a...

I totally get the hesitation around family loans. When we bought our first home, my wife's parents offered to lend us a chunk of the down payment. At ...