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Believe these 2 myths to make homebuying harder than it has to be

Bethany Ramos November 22, 2019Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, News

Reading Time: 2 minutesFreddie Mac’s 2019 report, Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research, has big implications for first-time homebuyers. …

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It’s about time these huge homebuying myths were busted [INFOGRAPHIC]

Bethany Ramos August 27, 2019Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe latest numbers show there are at least four great reasons to buy: The average first …

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This secret can make negotiating your contract so much easier

Bethany Ramos March 15, 2019Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying

Reading Time: 5 minutesMarch 15, 2019. Shopping for a house is the fun part — which is why most …

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This secret can make negotiating your contract so much easier

Bethany Ramos January 25, 2019Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying

Reading Time: 5 minutesJan. 25, 2019. Shopping for a house is the fun part — which is why most …

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These are the only mortgage tips you’ll need in 2019

Bethany Ramos January 22, 2019Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Mortgage Rates, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesLast year was an interesting one for homebuyers. A year that started with historically low rates …

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How fraud-protection pros keep their identity airtight

Bethany Ramos January 4, 2019Credit Score, Finance, Home Buying, Homeowners

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat does self-care in the digital age look like? It looks a little like fraud protection …

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Will the new UltraFICO make it easier for you to buy a house? Probably not.

Bethany Ramos October 29, 2018Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Homeowners, News

Reading Time: 4 minutesOct. 29, 2018. A big chunk of credit scoring is based on your payment history. (Approximately …

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6 ways to fine-tune (or overhaul) your credit before you buy

Bethany Ramos April 17, 2018Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 5 minutesApril 17, 2018. Most homebuyers have misconceptions about credit. On the internet, credit myths abound, but …

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Why it could be harder for you to buy a house after March 1

Bethany Ramos February 26, 2018Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Loan Types

Reading Time: 3 minutesFeb. 26, 2018. Buying a house isn’t something anyone should rush into. But the major changes …

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This secret can make negotiating your contract so much easier

Bethany Ramos January 27, 2018Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying

Reading Time: 4 minutesJan. 27, 2018. Shopping for a house is the fun part — which is why most …

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