First-Time Homebuyer

Do this first if you want to buy a house this year

Bethany Ramos June 4, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn many parts of the U.S., homebuyers searching outnumber homes available. This can quickly heat up …

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5 of today’s biggest real estate myths, busted [INFOGRAPHIC]

Bethany Ramos May 21, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Homeowners, Selling

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere are the highlights: When it comes to buying or selling a house right now, misconceptions …

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Can you still get a mortgage with so-so credit?

Bethany Ramos May 11, 2021Credit Score, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe average FICO® credit score for closed loans recently hit 753, ICE Mortgage Technology’s latest Origination …

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Is buying a home actually worth it? 9 payoffs you’ll see in the first year

Bethany Ramos May 7, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Moving

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re like most people, your home has become an even more integral part of your …

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11 reasons to buy a house now — even if you aren’t thinking about moving

Bethany Ramos April 30, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Loan Types, Mortgage Rates, Moving

Reading Time: 5 minutesIs it a good time to buy a house? Maybe you’ve been contemplating a move for …

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Should I buy a house now? Will I even find anything that I like?

Bethany Ramos April 23, 2021Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Selling

Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve already started the house hunt and have run into some hurdles, you’re not the …

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Is your homeowner’s policy the right fit?

Bethany Ramos April 16, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners

Reading Time: 5 minutesJust like you have to insure your car to get it on the road, you’re also …

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11 thank you gifts that will make your realtor love you forever

Bethany Ramos April 13, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Industry Professionals, Lifestyle

Reading Time: 4 minutesYour realtor may thank you for your business with a closing gift like a bottle of …

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Today’s mortgage payment is over $1,600 cheaper [INFOGRAPHIC]

Bethany Ramos April 9, 2021First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 3 minutesAverage rates show that buying now is better Here are some highlights from the cost-across-time comparison: …

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6 ways to get a better rate and make your mortgage cheaper

Bethany Ramos March 23, 2021Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Homeowners, Mortgage Rates, Refinance

Reading Time: 4 minutesTracking mortgage rates can be a headache. But for the 87 percent of homebuyers who finance, …

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