Did you find the appraisal process straightforward overall, or were there any unexpected hiccups along the way? I'm curious because when I went throug...

Yeah, that's exactly what happened to me too. Thought I'd be in my place for at least five years, refinanced to snag a lower rate, and then bam—job of...

Yeah, totally agree with that. I've always wondered, though—does tapping into equity ever make more sense than traditional estate planning? I mean, if...