First-Time Homebuyer

How to house hunt without destroying your relationship

Bethany Ramos February 8, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, 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, 2018Contractors, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Home Improvement, 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, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Mortgage Rates, News

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

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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First-time homebuyer QUIZ: Are you too picky?

Bethany Ramos January 20, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Quizzes

Reading Time: 2 minutesJan. 20, 2018. A homebuyer who knows what they want isn’t a bad thing. Take our …

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This is what a government shutdown means for homeowners and homebuyers

Bethany Ramos January 19, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers, Mortgage Rates, News, Refinance

Reading Time: 4 minutesJan. 19, 2018. Amidst the hubbub of the signing of the new tax plan, Congress has …

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VIDEO: Moving for Success Episode 4 — Your DIY moving-day cleaning kit

Bethany Ramos January 16, 2018Cleaning, First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Moving, Videos

Reading Time: 2 minutesJan. 16, 2018. Moving can be an adventure. But it’s all the real-life stuff we have …

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How to find the home that fits your lifestyle

Bethany Ramos January 6, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 5 minutesAre you a jetsetter or a homebody? Match your life to your house

QUIZ: Where the heck should you live?

Bethany Ramos December 30, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Quizzes

Reading Time: 4 minutesShould you move into an apartment, condo, or country cottage?

VIDEO: Moving for Success Episode 3 – More must-use pack hacks

Bethany Ramos December 23, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Moving, Organizing, Videos

Reading Time: 3 minutesRead now, use later – pro packing tips for clothes, plates, and cables