Refinancing definitely has its perks if you're careful about it. We just bought our first home last year, and I've been looking into tapping equity do...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, sometimes those DIY headaches are exactly what makes homeownership feel real. We just bought our first place a...

I was in the same boat recently—went back and forth on ARM vs fixed for weeks. Ended up going with an ARM because I knew I'd probably relocate for wor...

Totally agree with you on knowing your stress tolerance. I'm currently house hunting and considered an ARM briefly. Did a ton of reading, and honestly...

Good point about the permits—those delays can really sneak up on you. We're just starting our build, and our lender suggested having a buffer in our t...