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how to prepare for a hurricane

8 smart ways to disaster-proof your house

Bethany Ramos July 8, 2025Home Improvement, Homeowners, Insurance, Lifestyle

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 to pay off your mortgage faster

How to pay off your mortgage and save thousands in interest

Bethany Ramos June 24, 2025Homeowners, Personal Finance, Refinance

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

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best way to build credit

What’s the best way to build credit? 8 strategies

Bethany Ramos May 13, 2025Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Personal Finance

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile there’s no quick fix for credit repair, paying bills on time builds your credit score …

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how to put your home in a trust

How—and when—to put your home in a trust

Bethany Ramos April 22, 2025Homeowners, Personal Finance, 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 is your credit score calculated

Your guide to your credit score: How is it calculated?

Bethany Ramos March 11, 2025Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Personal Finance

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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tax deductions for homeowners

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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3 ways to take charge of your finances in 2025

Mark Ramos January 21, 2025Credit Score, Personal Finance

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe new year is here—a fresh start full of opportunities! As you settle into the rhythm …

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What is MCC? Hint: It’s a big help to first-time homebuyers

Bethany Ramos March 1, 2022First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Industry Professionals, Taxes

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re buying your first house, you could probably benefit from assistance. For the first-time buyers …

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24 life-decluttering tips that really work

Bethany Ramos February 18, 2022Homeowners, Lifestyle, Personal Finance, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesDon’t start this new year off with that not-so-fresh feeling. Make room for all that lies …

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single first time home buyer

Buying solo? 4 tips to nab your dream home

Bethany Ramos February 8, 2022Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you live alone and are ready to stop renting: It might excite you to know …

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