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RE: What happens if your house isn’t finished when it’s time to switch loans?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen banks flat-out deny the switch if the house isn’t “substantially complete.” It’s not always just about more paperwork - sometimes they draw a hard line, especially i...
RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
That’s the thing - nobody ever thinks they’ll want more until suddenly they do. I remember thinking WiFi would be enough, but now I wish I’d run more ethernet to the upstairs office. Ever tried streaming 4K over spotty w...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? Funny you mention the lenders getting picky about schedules - mine wanted a color-coded Gantt chart for the finish phase, which felt a little over the top. I m...
RE: When too many letters just confuse: the rise of alphabet soup in headlines
WHEN TOO MANY LETTERS JUST CONFUSE: THE RISE OF ALPHABET SOUP IN HEADLINES Isn’t that the truth? I swear, sometimes I wonder if contractors are just making up new acronyms to mess with us. Ever tried to decode a wirin...