Did a similar upgrade myself a few years back, and your numbers sound about right. Windows are definitely a long-haul investment—great for comfort, no...

Totally agree—underwriting can feel super invasive at the time. I once had them question a $20 ATM withdrawal from a casino ATM (was just grabbing cas...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, I'd be a bit cautious about the whole "play innocent" thing. Sure, assessors miss stuff all the time, and you ...