As someone who just bought a home last year, I'm curious—how did you estimate how long you'd stay put? I'm still figuring out if refinancing could mak...

Definitely...as a first-time homeowner myself (still recovering from closing costs, ha), the thermostat was an easier pill to swallow. Windows are on ...

Interesting point—do you think this strategy works as well for first-time buyers, or is it mostly beneficial for experienced investors who know the re...

Definitely. I had a friend who ran into trouble because she closed an old credit card account right before finalizing her mortgage. Seemed harmless en...

I see your point about having everything ready upfront, but honestly, isn't part of the frustration that lenders sometimes ask for stuff you'd never e...