You nailed it with that one. The “junk fees” game is alive and well, and honestly, it’s one of my biggest pet peeves in this business. I’ve seen lende...

Man, I hear you on that AC story. People get so caught up in “timing the market” that they forget about all the stuff that can go sideways after closi...

Couldn’t agree more about the risk of waiting for that “perfect” moment—by the time you spot it, it’s usually gone. I’ve seen buyers get so hung up on...

That’s the part a lot of folks gloss over. I’ve seen people get caught off guard by how quickly the loan balance grows. But if you’re not planning to ...

Haha, inspectors definitely have their quirks. I've seen some spend ages worrying about things like a slightly loose door handle or a tiny crack in th...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, refinancing isn't always the slam dunk people make it out to be. Sure, on paper, the savings can look pr...

That's exactly why refinancing isn't always the slam dunk people think it is. It's easy to overlook the break-even point. Curious, did you consider ad...

Honestly, appealing property tax assessments after permit-related hikes can be tricky—but not impossible. I've seen clients successfully challenge ass...

Totally agree with this. A larger down payment can really shift the conversation with lenders—seen it happen with several clients. It signals commitme...

Totally get the hesitation around leveraging equity—it's smart to be cautious. I've seen clients use it wisely to consolidate debt or fund renovations...

Good points about tank sizing. I've noticed people sometimes underestimate how much water they actually use day-to-day, especially if they're coming f...

That's true, but I've also seen buyers snag their dream homes without pre-approval by acting swiftly and having strong financial profiles. Pre-approva...

Haha, exactly—I've seen way too many buyers get charmed by the "character" of older homes without realizing what they're signing up for. Honestly, ele...