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RE: Crystal ball or data crunching: which mortgage rate predictor do you trust more?

Couldn’t agree more with your approach. I’ve watched clients tie themselves in knots trying to outsmart the market—most end up missing the window that...

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RE: WHAT IF YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY SUDDENLY GOT SUPER STRICT?

Had a client recently whose insurer suddenly flagged their roof as "too old," even though it passed inspection just fine two years ago. Switched provi...

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RE: Unlocking your home's value—did you know this?

Yikes, that's rough—sewer backups are no joke. Had a client once who skipped the chimney inspection because the fireplace looked brand new. Two months...

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RE: Home Buying 101: Stuff I Wish I'd Known Beforehand

Compliance can feel like a pain, no doubt, but honestly, I've seen situations where even small details uncovered bigger issues down the line. Had a cl...

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RE: Tapping home equity vs. traditional estate planning—what makes more sense?

Totally with you on that one—I've seen quite a few folks over the years get into tight spots because they blurred that line too much. Years ago, I had...

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RE: Feeling Stuck Paying Only Interest and Getting Nowhere

I remember when I refinanced a few years back, it felt exactly like that pool analogy. I kept thinking, "Am I really about to dive into this?" But hon...

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RE: PRE-APPROVED OR WINGING IT: WHAT IF YOU FOUND YOUR DREAM HOME FIRST?

I've seen it go both ways, honestly. Had a client once who found this amazing place—perfect neighborhood, great schools, the works—but hadn't gotten p...

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RE: Feeling Stuck Paying Only Interest and Getting Nowhere

Haha, the Craigslist couch deposit thing is classic—I've seen lenders question even smaller amounts. Had a client once who had to write a whole letter...

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RE: Figuring out how much of my house I actually own

Yeah, seeing those numbers laid out plainly can be pretty sobering. Had a client once who joked that the bank should at least mow his lawn since they ...

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