I’m having a major freak out because I’m in the early stages of getting my place ready to sell. The tenants have been given notice. I sold one of my beautiful velvet couches last weekend. Stagers and painters will be…
Chasing the Low Refi Rates
I am trying to refi my place. My last refi was unsuccessful because the appraisal was low which put me underwater, which was upsetting because I don’t believe the comps supported such a poor price. So I am at it…
Money Monday: Credit Scores
This one’s for you Wally! Not that I know the answer, so I’m posing it to my readers. Wally asked, “Since you post about personal finance, can you recommend someone to talk to me about credit card debt? I have…
Money Monday: Mortgage Shopping
For reasons I won’t disclose here, my most recent refi was denied. You can ask me offline for the details, but I made a stupid mistake which caused the reviewer to question my residency. Back to the drawing board. I…
Budget: Extreme Makeover
I’ve been crunching numbers non-stop lately. It started when my tenant gave notice that he’d be leaving at the end of this month. Quick to Craigslist. What’s the going rate for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lower Pac Heights? I’ve been…