Man, you’re not kidding—sometimes it feels like the appraiser’s got a personal vendetta against paint. I had a deal where they demanded we touch up a ...

Totally get that—nothing like a little “cooling off” to separate the dreamers from the doers. I once had a seller finance deal where everyone was all ...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen seller financing work out smoother than lease-to-own in some cases—especially when buyers are serious ab...

Title: When your mortgage statement looks like a cryptic crossword You’re not wrong there. I once spent an entire afternoon on hold, only to have t...

I get what you’re saying, but I’ve seen folks get burned by ignoring those “tiny” fees too. Had a client once who shrugged off a $50 charge, then real...

Had a guy once try to tell me their “admin fee” was because his assistant liked fancy coffee. I mean, I get it… but unless that coffee’s coming with t...

It’s wild, right? I had a client once who got asked for a copy of their visa, then the underwriter circled back and wanted proof of “intent to stay” f...

This is so true. I once had a client refinancing their place, and they went with a lender who was super strict about appraisals. The appraiser they se...

Haha, this reminds me of a client I had last year who proudly showed me their "weekend warrior" kitchen remodel. Cabinets looked great from afar, but ...

Totally relate to this. When we redid our kitchen, I almost jumped straight into a home equity loan because it seemed like easy money. Thankfully, my ...

Haha, zoning surprises are the worst. Reminds me of a client who bought a beautiful wooded lot, picturing peaceful mornings with coffee and birds chir...

Haha, totally relate to this. When I moved into my first place, I splurged on a fancy fridge but went second-hand for the couch. Guess which one broke...

I get the appeal of keeping things simple, but honestly, escrow can be a lifesaver. I remember when I bought my first used car—thought I'd be clever a...