1970s Brick Ranch Remodel: Before, After, and What It Really Cost
2025 Update: It’s been a five (!!!!) years since I tackled this brick ranch as my first experiment in flipping and real estate investing, but I stil...
How can I avoid home buyer’s remorse?
Are you thinking about buying a home? Your first home? Or maybe you have a home but you’re itching for something new. Did the sexy rock-bottom inter...
This is how to compare mortgage loan estimates and save on your mortgage.
How many times have you read an article about buying a home and in that article, it says every consumer should “shop” mortgage lenders? I know tha...
Refinance Requirements: What’s Required to Refinance a Mortgage?
For long-time readers, my home-buying journey is a well-tread territory on Financial Best Life. The long and short of it is this: I bought my first ho...
How long does it take to close on a house?
Closing on a house is an exciting milestone in anyone's life. However, it can also be a complex process that requires careful attention to detail. In ...
FREE DOWNLOAD: The Buying a Home Checklist
When it comes to buying a home, I have always been the type of person who knows exactly what I want. I looked at three homes in person before buying m...