Technology is taking over: Are loan officers on the way out?

Bethany Ramos October 21, 2017Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Technology

Reading Time: 6 minutesBuzzwords like machine learning and automation are making the rounds in almost all industries. By now, …

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QUIZ: Are you really ready to buy a house?

Bethany Ramos October 19, 2017Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Quizzes

Reading Time: 2 minutesIs it a good time for you to buy a house? Take our quiz. Score 28-36: …

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Is your house missing something? 11 frugal Amazon finds for new buyers

Bethany Ramos October 17, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Home Improvement, Homeowners

Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ve unpacked your boxes, and you’ve started to settle in. And slowly but surely, you’ve begun …

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VIDEO: Moving for Success Episode 1 – Plan ahead

Bethany Ramos October 14, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Moving, Videos

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re moving for a new job, a new school district, or a chance to experience …

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How will the Equifax data breach affect your ability to get a mortgage?

Bethany Ramos October 8, 2017Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Mortgage Rates, News, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesUpdated Oct. 2017. Like throwing a stone into a pond, the Equifax data breach has long-lasting …

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Hope after Harvey: Cornerstone team members pay it forward and rebuild

Bethany Ramos October 5, 2017About Cornerstone, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, News

Reading Time: 5 minutesHurricane Harvey has passed, and those of us living in South Texas have either been personally …

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You’ve got an extra hour. What are you going to do with it?

Bethany Ramos October 3, 2017Cleaning, Home Improvement, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Organizing, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s that time of year again. Mark your calendars (and bookmark this post as a reminder). …

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A DIY trick for autumn lovers: Get that fall smell in minutes

Bethany Ramos September 30, 2017DIY, Holiday, Homeowners, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe leaves are changing, fires are burning, and cider is wafting in the air. Fall isn’t …

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6 steps of the home loan process every buyer needs to know

Bethany Ramos September 28, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying

Reading Time: 5 minutesUpdated Sept. 28, 2018. Congratulations! You’ve made one of life’s biggest decisions by choosing to buy a …

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VIDEO: The quick-and-easy breakdown of the different loan types

Bethany Ramos September 23, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Loan Types, Refinance, Videos

Reading Time: 3 minutesFar before you ever start checking out your dream homes in person, you’re going to want …

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