That’s wild about the Venmo “pizza” thing. When I was going through the process here in Dallas, my lender flagged a $100 transfer from my mom with the...

We had a similar situation when we first moved in. Honestly, good on you for actually talking to your neighbors about it—awkward conversations like th...

This is spot-on advice, wish I'd heard it sooner. As someone who just bought their first place, I can confirm those surprises come faster than you'd t...

Yeah, escrow cushions caught me off guard too. Best thing I did was ask my lender for a detailed breakdown early—saved me from a few headaches later. ...

As someone who just bought my first house, I'd say definitely get a survey done before you build anything. Plat maps are handy, but they're not exact....

I get the logic behind splitting savings, but honestly, teens aren't usually motivated by a few bucks shaved off the electric bill. When I was a teen,...

Haha, true enough. I'm still figuring out all this homeowner stuff myself, but here's what I've learned so far about home equity loans and taxes—maybe...

Interesting points about Iceland. When I was researching mortgages, I noticed how quickly debt can pile up if you're not careful. Targeted relief with...