Did you factor in how long you planned to stay in the home when you did your math? A lot of folks overlook that part. PMI can be annoying, sure, but r...

Speaking of moisture issues, has anyone here run into trouble with home equity appraisals because of past water damage or pest infestations? I know ap...

I've actually seen this happen quite a bit. People start off thinking they absolutely need certain features—like a huge yard or a finished basement—bu...

Went through a similar debate myself last year. I initially aimed for the lowest interest possible, but after some surprise repairs (roof leak, anyone...