I totally get where you’re coming from. That “raise the price, cover the costs” strategy sounds good until you’re actually in the thick of it. Like yo...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced it’s all just the system looking for excuses. Sometimes, yeah, it feels like a “mystery ...

I get where you’re coming from—my first mortgage was a fixed rate because I just couldn’t handle the idea of my payment jumping around. But last year,...

I totally get that—when I was shopping around last year, I got fixated on the interest rate too. Honestly, the local lender’s rate was a tad higher, b...

I've noticed this too—lenders count on us being lazy, lol. Quick tip: get a quote elsewhere first, then casually mention it to your lender. Worked for...

I've been thinking about this too, especially after reading: Last winter, I hesitated on replacing my old water heater to save money... ended up fl...

That's a fair point, but I'd argue that the numbers deserve a bit more attention than you're giving them. Refinancing can definitely help with immedia...

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Usually, it's because the escrow recalculation doesn't sync up with the auto-payment schedule. I double-check every...

All good points, especially about hidden fees. Honestly hadn't even thought about disposal costs or permits adding up...that stuff really sneaks up on...