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Bethany Ramos May 9, 2025Credit Score, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen your credit is pulled when you apply for a mortgage, refinance, or HELOC, credit bureaus …

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8 Smart Ways to Disaster-Proof Your House

Bethany Ramos May 8, 2025Uncategorized

Reading Time: 3 minutesYour house is likely to be your biggest investment. If it’s hit by a hurricane, wildfire, …

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How—and When—to Put Your Home in a Trust

Bethany Ramos April 22, 2025Finance, Homeowners, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesTrying to decide on the best way to pass on your home to your children? It …

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage and Save Thousands in Interest

Bethany Ramos April 9, 2025Finance, Homeowners, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe fastest way to pay off your mortgage is to make extra payments toward your principal …

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Ready to Renovate? 5 Home Improvements with High ROI

Bethany Ramos April 9, 2025Contractors, Home Improvement, Homeowners, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesRight now, garage door replacement, entry door replacement, stone veneer, and kitchen remodel rank highest for …

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New FHA Loan Changes: What Do They Mean for You? 

Bethany Ramos April 8, 2025First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Loan Types

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs of May 25, 2025, non-permanent U.S. residents will no longer be able to apply for …

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Are You Overpaying? How to Dispute Your Property Taxes 

Bethany Ramos April 4, 2025Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Home Improvement, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Taxes

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a homeowner, you have the option to appeal your property taxes if you feel like …

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Life Changes. Shouldn’t Your Mortgage?

Bethany Ramos March 25, 2025Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Mortgage Rates, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave questions about when to refinance your home loan? It’s a good idea to check in …

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Your Guide to Your Credit Score: How Is It Calculated?

Bethany Ramos March 11, 2025Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners

Reading Time: 3 minutesSome takeaways to remember: You don’t need perfect credit to buy a home—you just need the …

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Maximize Your 2025 Tax Savings as a Homeowner

Bethany Ramos February 19, 2025Homeowners, Taxes

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTax season is here! Homeownership comes with unique tax benefits, and we’re here to help you …

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