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I don't have any advice, but it sounds like a fabulous trip! H and I have never been to Canada - we are saving it and the national parks for when we have kids and don't want to do the long-… (View Post)

Our closing costs were about double than we were told by our loan officer once we saw the HUD-1. In our case, he had told us we only needed a 3-month escrow for taxes, but the bank actually required … (View Post)

It's probably 6 to 1, half dozen to the other if those are the two options you are considering. Brij and I disagree on this issue a lot, but that's ok - there are multiple ways to approach… (View Post)

That's really nice of your friend! I would thank her by date night gift card thing - maybe a generous gift card to a restaurant you know she likes (or would like but is too cheap to pay for hers… (View Post)

I will also add.... Things that add to the expense: -Turns, L's, or Islands. The cheapest cabinets and countertops are in straight runs.-Tall cabinets-Moving appliances or plumbing-Eliminating c… (View Post)