BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? That’s a tough call. I’ve seen folks get bank loans and sleep better at night just knowing wh...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? Honestly, I was skeptical at first too. We swapped ours out a couple years ago—mainly because th...

Couldn't agree more. GIS portals are great for initial screening, but nothing beats boots on the ground. Reminds me of when we were scouting land a fe...

Totally agree about smaller lots sometimes working better. When we downsized, I worried we'd feel cramped, but thoughtful storage and multi-use furnit...