I totally get where you’re coming from. We just closed on our first place in Frisco a few months ago and went with a 2-1 buydown, thinking it’d give u...

Couldn’t agree more about the value of being thorough, even if it feels like overkill at times. I actually missed a cracked window lock during my own ...

That’s a smart approach. I’ve heard mixed things about warranties too—sometimes they’re a lifesaver, other times it feels like they’ll find any excuse...

I totally get where you’re coming from. When I was looking for my first place, I thought going with a “top producer” would mean better service, but ho...

I’ve actually watched a couple of friends go through this—one did a cash-out refi to pay off credit cards, and the other stuck with the cards and just...

I've actually looked into this quite a bit recently. You're right—some lenders do allow you to request PMI removal once you've built up 20% equity, bu...

I've definitely seen accountants differ in their interpretations, but honestly, I think sometimes it's less about interpretation and more about how co...

Yeah, mortgage math definitely has its quirks. As a first-time homebuyer, I spent hours crunching numbers and comparing scenarios—felt like I was back...

While stability definitely has its merits, an ARM isn't always a risky move. For instance, I'm currently considering one because my income trajectory ...

We ran into something similar last year. After buying our lot, we thought we'd just sit tight until building made sense financially. Didn't even cross...