I hear you on the unpredictability. No matter how many checklists I run through, there’s always some curveball—like the time a lender wanted a notariz...

Couldn't agree more about padding the repair budget—it's saved me more than once. Another thing I'd add is to never underestimate the value of a thoro...

I've noticed the same thing—smaller loans seem to breeze through digitally, but once you cross a certain threshold, lenders tighten up fast. I think i...

That's a really thoughtful perspective. I agree that financial preparedness is important, but you're right—mental readiness is probably even more cruc...