Seller Financing Can Get Weird Fast Ain’t that the truth. I tried seller financing once, thinking it’d be less hassle than going through a bank. At...

I hear you on the fast close pressure. When we bought our place, we almost lost it to a cash buyer who could wrap things up in ten days. In the end, w...

That’s the thing, right? I get why folks lean toward fixed rates—it’s just easier to budget when you know what’s coming every month. Still, I’ve alway...

Title: Loan Questions Getting Out of Hand? I get what you’re saying, but I’m not sure it’s as pointless as it feels. When I bought my place last ye...

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—those “firm” fees are usually just a bluff. When I bought my place, I questioned a couple of random charges and sudd...

I've noticed the same thing—assessors definitely seem to prioritize structural stuff over cosmetic upgrades. When we redid our kitchen, I thought it'd...

I get the peace of mind angle, but isn't rolling a roof replacement into your loan essentially paying interest on something that'll eventually need re...

Funny you ask... I had almost the exact same issue a couple years back. My neighbor and I got along great—still do—but when it came to splitting costs...

I get the appeal of freeing up cash flow, but I wonder if it's always the best long-term strategy. A few years back, I considered doing something simi...

Yeah, good point—when we bought our place, we weren't pre-approved yet but managed to swing a short financing window. I guess it really depends on how...

We had a similar experience when we bought our current place. Thought we'd breeze through since we had everything organized, but nope...they wanted ex...