Man, the 1% rule really does feel like a relic sometimes. I used to think I was being all responsible, socking away that much, and then—bam—one water ...

Not gonna lie, I actually kind of appreciate the “urban forestry” fee—at least when it means my street doesn’t look like a post-apocalyptic wasteland....

I hear you on the “mandatory” tech packages—mine included a “smart” thermostat that only worked half the time and a “community WiFi” that was slower t...

Totally agree, the “just get approved” hype is everywhere, but the credit prep part is like the fine print nobody reads. I learned the hard way—though...

Totally hear you on the “courier fee” nonsense—had a “processing” fee pop up once that was literally just someone clicking a button. I get a little su...

Refinancing definitely saved my sanity a couple years back. I went from an adjustable rate to fixed, and even though initially it felt like a hassle—a...

Haha, you're definitely not alone. When I bought my first house, I was so focused on the cozy fireplace and the adorable front porch swing, I complete...