Funny you mention that—I was pretty transparent with my lender about checking other offers, and honestly, it seemed to keep them on their toes. They k...

You're spot-on about appraisals being tricky. When we refinanced last year, we thought our fresh paint job and new fixtures would bump up the appraisa...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, phone calls can sometimes make things messier—especially if there's no clear record afterward. I've had ...