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first time home buyer down payment

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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mortgage insurance cost

Another break for homebuyers: A chance to cut mortgage insurance by 25%

Bethany Ramos July 16, 2019Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners

Reading Time: 4 minutesFor homebuyers, the grass keeps getting greener. Not only is it the most affordable time to …

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investing in real estate for retirement

Using retirement funds to invest in real estate? 10 need-to-read tips

Bethany Ramos June 14, 2019Finance, Home Buying, Homeowners, Vacation Homes

Reading Time: 3 minutesJune 14, 2019. Are you interested in investing in real estate? If yes, then consider using …

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first home buyer

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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refinance mortgage

It’s not 2008: So, is it smart to start using your home as an ATM?

Bethany Ramos March 6, 2019Finance, Homeowners, Refinance

Reading Time: 2 minutesJune 11, 2019. In the past six years, there’s been a major appreciation in housing prices …

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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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save on mortgage

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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homeowners tax

How much is your homeowner’s tax? Find out fast

Bethany Ramos November 8, 2018Finance, Homeowners, Taxes

Reading Time: 5 minutesNov. 8, 2018. If you own a home, you’ll pay property taxes. But the amount you …

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UltraFICO credit score

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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