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PMI is tax deductible again, starting this year

Bethany Ramos September 1, 2026Current Events, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Personal Finance, Taxes

Reading Time: 3 minutesIs PMI tax deductible? Yes, beginning in the 2026 tax year. When the One Big Beautiful …

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Another break for homebuyers: A chance to cut mortgage insurance by 25%

Bethany Ramos July 16, 2019First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Personal Finance

Reading Time: 4 minutesFor homebuyers, the grass keeps getting greener. Not only is it the most affordable time to …

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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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6 VA loan fees you can’t be charged (and 6 you can)

Bethany Ramos November 23, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Loan Types, Refinance

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is the VA loan, and how do you qualify?

Low-income buyers want to know: Why are FHA premium cuts still on hold?

Bethany Ramos November 9, 2017First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Loan Types

Reading Time: 4 minutesA leg up for the low-income homebuyer hangs in the balance. One of the first actions …

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Understanding PMI — and 4 ways to get rid of it

Bethany Ramos June 17, 2017Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals, Refinance

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf the down payment on your house was less than 20 percent, you’re probably paying Private …

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