Totally agree about the online tools—they can be hit or miss depending on your county. I've worked on a few custom builds where clients initially reli...

I had a similar experience when we built our place. Initially, I figured sticking with the builder's lender would save headaches—one less thing to wor...

One thing I've noticed helps is asking something like, "If you could change one detail right now without worrying about cost or timing, what would it ...