Timing the market is always a bit of a gamble, honestly. Even with all the data and experience, I've seen plenty of folks wait for rates to drop furth...

Yeah, refinancing isn't always as smooth as advertised, banks love their paperwork... Grants can be great upfront, but I've seen folks surprised when ...

Yeah, credit unions can be decent, but they're definitely not a magic bullet. Had a client once who was about two years post-bankruptcy and eager to j...

Yeah, catching it early definitely saved you from a bigger headache down the road. But honestly, property lines are always messier than people think. ...

Yeah, lenders can be pretty picky about older surveys. Had a client recently who thought they'd be fine with a survey from the '90s, but nope... lende...

I get the appeal of handling taxes and insurance yourself, but honestly I've seen it backfire too. Had a client once who missed their property tax bil...

Haha, seriously, lenders can be something else. Reminds me of a deal I had last year where the lender suddenly decided they needed proof of a roof rep...

Yeah, that's pretty spot-on. I've seen a few cases where clients tried challenging easements, and honestly, most of the time it's a headache. Even if ...

Yeah, internal lender programs can be hit or miss. I've seen some decent ones pop up here and there, but honestly, they're usually not as borrower-fri...