TITLE: HIDDEN FEES: THE UNINVITED GUESTS AT EVERY CLOSING TABLE You nailed it with the “document prep fee.” I’ve seen that one pop up so many times, ...
Here’s where I’ll play devil’s advocate a bit. I get the “better safe than sorry” angle, but sometimes a separate inspection can feel like overkill—es...
Crystal Ball Or Data Crunching: Which Mortgage Rate Predictor Do You Trust More? Been there, done that—spent way too many late nights squinting at ch...
This is the part that always gets me. I mean, if I had a dollar for every time I tried to “wait for the perfect moment,” I’d probably just buy the ban...
That line about Murphy’s Law riding shotgun is spot on. Couldn’t agree more—if something can throw a wrench in your DFW deal, odds are it’ll show up ...
Honestly, I’ve seen the same thing—credit unions can be a total mixed bag. One time, I felt like I was prepping for a CIA interview just to get pre-ap...
Haha, ain't that the truth... reminds me of when I first saw my DTI and nearly spilled coffee all over my keyboard. One thing I'd add is to tackle you...
Been there myself—insurance companies suddenly getting picky is like your favorite diner randomly changing their pancake recipe. You think, "Wait, did...
Haha, duct tape is basically my spirit animal at this point... reminds me of when I renovated a property last year. Thought I'd budgeted everything pe...
Honestly, comps usually carry more weight. Assessors love numbers and hard data—it's their comfort zone. Photos can help, but only if they're clear an...
Couldn't agree more about the maintenance fund—been there, done that, got the soggy T-shirt from a surprise roof leak. 😂 Here's my quick-and-d...
Been there myself—thought I'd outsmart the market by waiting for rates to drop, but ended up renting way longer than planned (ouch). Honestly, if you ...
Been there, done that, got the stress-induced gray hairs to prove it. Honestly, crunching numbers is your best bet—if the difference is just a latte o...