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buying a second home​

Are you ready to buy a second home? 6 signs

Bethany Ramos May 19, 2026Homeowners

Reading Time: 4 minutesYou’ll know you’re ready to buy a second home when you have stable income, strong credit, …

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money saving tips

8 surprisingly simple ways to save money inside your home

Bethany Ramos May 5, 2026Home Insurance, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Personal Finance

Reading Time: 4 minutesLow-cost living doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Simple changes like cutting unused subscriptions, reassessing your home …

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home maintenance checklist

Hit refresh with our spring home maintenance checklist 

Bethany Ramos April 7, 2026Home Improvement, Homeowners, Lifestyle, Selling

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpring has sprung, and if you’re a homeowner, it’s the perfect opportunity to give your house …

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refinance home loan

Life changes. Shouldn’t your mortgage?

Bethany Ramos March 17, 2026Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Mortgage Rates, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesHave questions about when to refinance your home loan? It’s a good idea to check in …

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buying a new construction home

Confirmed: Homebuyers want brand-new houses

Bethany Ramos March 3, 2026Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Selling

Reading Time: 3 minutesNew construction homes are making a comeback. The latest numbers show that newly built properties made …

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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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do not call

New law protects you from unwanted calls when buying a house

Bethany Ramos February 9, 2026Credit Score, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Refinance

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe new Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act is set to make unsolicited calls after applying for a …

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home renovation loan

6 practical ways to pay for your home renovation

Bethany Ramos February 3, 2026Home Improvement, Homeowners, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you’re ready to remodel, your lender can help

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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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diy home improvement projects

Which home improvements stretch your dollar the farthest?

Bethany Ramos January 10, 2026Home Improvement, Homeowners

Reading Time: 3 minutesHome improvements with the biggest value are often the ones buyers notice right away. Projects like …

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