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Taxes

how do you qualify for a va loan

6 things to know before you apply for a VA loan

Bethany Ramos September 1, 2026Homebuying, Personal Finance, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re one of the 17 million veterans in the United States, there’s a powerful homeownership …

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how to apply for homestead exemption

How to apply for a homestead exemption in almost every state

Bethany Ramos July 7, 2026Homeowners, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesA homestead exemption is a legal provision that reduces the taxable value of your primary residence, …

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down payment for a house

Could your tax refund be the key to homeownership?

Bethany Ramos February 17, 2026First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Personal Finance, Selling, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesWondering if you can use your tax refund on a down payment for a house? The …

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is pmi tax deductible

PMI is tax deductible again, starting this year

Bethany Ramos February 15, 2026Current Events, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Personal Finance, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesIs PMI tax deductible? Yes, beginning in the 2026 tax year. When the One Big Beautiful …

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property tax appeal

Are you overpaying? How to dispute your property taxes

Bethany Ramos January 28, 2026First-Time Homebuyer, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Personal Finance, Taxes

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

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rising food prices

7 rising costs (and how to plan for them)

Bethany Ramos January 21, 2026Home Insurance, Homeowners, Personal Finance, Refinance, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf rising costs are putting pressure on your budget, you’re not alone. Food, housing, insurance, debt, …

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HECM

Can you use your home to fund your retirement?

Bethany Ramos August 19, 2025Homeowners, Loan Types, Taxes

Reading Time: 4 minutesWondering how to use your home equity as you near retirement? If you’re 62 or older, …

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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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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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putting an offer on a house

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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