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RE: Buying a house after bankruptcy - bigger down payment or wait it out?
Good points all around. One thing I'd add - don't underestimate the power of a solid down payment either. Improving your credit is definitely key, but lenders also love seeing that you've got skin in the game. A bigger d...
RE: Trying to figure out how much of my house I actually own
Haha, tell me about it... When we bought our place, the neighbor casually mentioned the fence "might be a few feet off." Turns out "a few feet" was more like ten, and suddenly our veggie garden was technically on their p...
RE: Thinking about tapping into home equity for a remodel - smart move or risky?
Funny you mention that - I once got talked into splurging on a super trendy kitchen backsplash (think bright teal geometric tiles...yikes). Looked amazing at first, but two years later, even I was sick of it. Appraisers ...