First-Time Homebuyer

Every question you never knew to ask about your mortgage Loan Estimate

Bethany Ramos April 20, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Industry Professionals

Reading Time: 5 minutesApril 20, 2018. You’re going to be given plenty of paperwork when buying a house, but …

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

Bethany Ramos April 17, 2018Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Mortgage Rates, Personal Finance

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

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The pros and cons of home improvement loans no one’s talking about

Bethany Ramos April 10, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesApril 10, 2018. Here’s a common misconception among homeowners: If you don’t have enough home equity, …

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Nine weeks of mortgage rate increases? Don’t panic. Read this first.

Bethany Ramos March 16, 2018Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Mortgage Rates, Refinance

Reading Time: 4 minutesMar. 16, 2018. Mortgage rates have risen for nine weeks in a row, according to the …

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Get your keys 40% faster? New process cuts closing day time waste

Bethany Ramos March 13, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Industry Professionals

Reading Time: 5 minutesMar. 13, 2018. Being asked to sit at the closing table for an hour and a …

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

Bethany Ramos February 26, 2018Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Industry Professionals, Loan Types, Personal Finance

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

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VIDEO: Moving for Success Episode 5 – Your essential moving day toolkit

Bethany Ramos February 22, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Moving

Reading Time: 3 minutesFeb. 22, 2018. If you’re getting your toolkit ready, then you’re close enough to moving into …

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How to house hunt without destroying your relationship

Bethany Ramos February 8, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen a relationship milestone turns into a living nightmare

Do you know how to find a qualified contractor who’s worth the price?

Bethany Ramos February 6, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Home Improvement, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutes12 revealing questions to ask before you hire a home contractor

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row

Bethany Ramos February 2, 2018Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 4 minutesHistorically low mortgage rates are rising (and it may not be a bad thing)