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RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Title: What’s a “Normal” Length for Construction Loans These Days? We ran into a similar situation - thought 14 months would be more than enough, but a delayed custom window order set us back. Our lender did offer a thr...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? That drainage easement story hits close to home. Had a similar thing happen with a utility easement that was buried in some old paperwork. The o...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
That’s honestly the biggest issue with relying on those online maps - they’re just not always up to date, especially with older properties. I ran into something similar with a drainage easement that wasn’t even marked on...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I hear you on the form vs. function struggle. When we renovated our master bath last year, I fell in love with this sleek, ultra-modern toilet - looked amazing, but t...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
That hits home. I went with a 15-year once and loved seeing the balance drop, but when the HVAC died, I really missed having that extra cash each month. Sometimes slow and steady just feels safer.