Also, when you’re comparing estimates, make sure it’s apples-to-apples. 

Just make sure you’re comparing apples to apples, closing costs, prepayment terms, and any fees can make a big difference beyond just the interest rate. 

Don’t use iPhone photos!

Although Baselane doesn't have a formal app I find it very mobile friendly, I use it on both my iPhone and IPadI think Baselane has a slight edge over Stessa so I think I'll start with them and switch to Stessa if it's not working for me. 

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Those quotes can be fair for a 4‑zone retrofit without ducts, but only if the scope is apples to apples: line-set lengths, BTUs per head, brand/warranty, electrical, condensate pumps, permits, and wall patching.

., Tesla Inc. and Apple Inc. — is officially headed to Georgetown.

When looking at after-repair values, make sure to look as close to your property as possible and try to compare apples to apples.

It's not all apples to apples of course.

Get three apples-to-apples bids on the same scope, and check license/insurance/references.