You're right about appraisers being cautious—seen it plenty myself. If you're banking on tech or eco upgrades, my advice is always: do it for your own...

Interesting experience, and yeah, sometimes those overlooked plots can be gems—but they're not always smooth sailing. I've had a few clients jump at s...

Composite lumber definitely has its perks, especially when it comes to resisting weather and moisture. But I'd be cautious about assuming the cost dif...

Exactly. Cork has its moments, but kitchens? Not convinced. Had a client insist on bamboo flooring once—similar eco-friendly pitch, looked great initi...

Yeah, I've seen this happen a few times. Big banks can sometimes get bogged down in their own bureaucracy—too many departments, too little communicati...

Had a similar experience with cork flooring a while back—client loved the sustainability angle, but we ran into fading issues pretty quickly. Tried th...