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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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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?

4 non-monetary ways we measure our success as a mortgage lender

Bethany Ramos November 4, 2017About Cornerstone, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Loan Officers

Reading Time: 6 minutesSucceeding as a mortgage lender is about much more than money. It’s also about more than …

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QUIZ: Are you really ready to buy a house?

Bethany Ramos October 19, 2017Credit Score, Finance, First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying, Quizzes

Reading Time: 2 minutesIs it a good time for you to buy a house? Take our quiz. Score 28-36: …

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VIDEO: Moving for Success Episode 1 – Plan ahead

Bethany Ramos October 14, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Home Buying, Homeowners, Moving, Videos

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re moving for a new job, a new school district, or a chance to experience …

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6 steps of the home loan process every buyer needs to know

Bethany Ramos September 28, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Home Buying

Reading Time: 5 minutesUpdated Sept. 28, 2018. Congratulations! You’ve made one of life’s biggest decisions by choosing to buy a …

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