Totally agree with being disciplined about budgeting. As someone who just bought my first home, I'm quickly learning how important it is to leave room...

Totally relate to that maze analogy—I'm currently in the thick of it myself. Private lenders do seem promising, but you're right, the fine print can b...

It's definitely a balancing act. When I was shopping around last year, I got pretty caught up in trying to predict the perfect moment to lock in. I ke...

I actually had a similar experience when I first bought my place. Didn't realize lenders could be flexible until I called in desperation...they ended ...