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RE: Huge News for Homebuyers: Trump Wants to Ban Corporate Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes

Honestly, you’re spot on about the supply issue. I see a lot of buyers blaming investors, but in my day-to-day, it’s mostly just regular folks getting...

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RE: When a fixed rate just won’t cut it: a mortgage adventure

Fixed rates do make life simpler, but they’re not always the best fit, especially in today’s market. I’ve seen plenty of folks lock in a fixed rate fo...

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RE: Need help with foreclosure but lawyers seem pricey—what's your move?

Yeah, that’s the thing—trying to DIY legal stuff can backfire fast, especially with anything tied to real estate. I’ve seen folks try to cut corners o...

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RE: Credit scores, job types, and how they mess with your mortgage rate

Yeah, the paperwork gets wild when you’ve got more than one income stream. I see it all the time—folks with side gigs or freelance work end up jumping...

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RE: First-Time Buyer in Dallas: My Experience Finding the Right Mortgage Lender

Had a client last year who almost paid a $450 “courier” fee—no one could explain what it was for. I called the title company and, surprise, it vanishe...

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RE: Home Buying 101: Stuff I Wish I'd Known Beforehand

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen folks get blindsided by stuff like water heaters or HVAC units dying at the worst possible time. I always tell clients ...

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RE: Trying out debt help services—worth it or just more stress?

Honestly, losing card access feels like a punch in the gut, but it’s sometimes the reset people need. Debt help services can be a mixed bag—some folks...

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RE: Exciting News for Future Homeowners!

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen buyers lose out because they wanted to run every scenario through a spreadsheet. The numbers matter, but sometimes you ...

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RE: RIDING THE RATE ROLLERCOASTER WITH ADJUSTABLE MORTGAGES

RIDING THE RATE ROLLERCOASTER WITH ADJUSTABLE MORTGAGES Nailed it. I’ve seen way too many folks get caught off guard by life changes or a slow mark...

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RE: First-Time Buyer in Dallas: My Experience Finding the Right Mortgage Lender

Couldn’t agree more about the courier fees—unless there’s a wet signature required, that line item is pretty questionable these days. I always tell cl...

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RE: 🚨 LIMITED-TIME HOME DEAL 🚨

LIMITED-TIME HOME DEAL 🚨 You nailed it about the “free” upgrades—most of the time, it’s just a different name on the same stuff. I’ve seen bu...

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RE: Found a sneaky way to lower those pesky interest rates

Refinancing after just four months is pretty quick, but hey, if the math works out, why not? I've seen plenty of folks jump on rate drops early and co...

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RE: Is buying new worth the hit, or better to grab used and save?

Good point about warranties—people overlook that way too often. I've seen clients get burned buying used appliances without checking, and then they're...

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RE: Home equity loans and taxes—did you know this?

Yeah, USB drives can be weirdly unpredictable. Had one that worked flawlessly for years, then suddenly decided to corrupt itself right when I needed t...

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RE: Thinking about refinancing—shorter term or lower monthly payments?

Definitely agree it's tricky. Usually recommend clients keep payments comfortable and then make extra principal payments when possible. Gives flexibil...

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