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The economy’s looking strong. But for how long?

Bethany Ramos January 24, 2020Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re right in the middle of the longest economic recovery period in U.S. history. The stock …

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VIDEO: 7 sure signs you picked the right lender

Bethany Ramos June 6, 2019First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Industry Professionals

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe largest obstacle homebuyers face isn’t hunting for houses. It’s choosing a trustworthy lender because that’s …

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The homebuying guide for millennials: Buying younger builds wealth faster

Bethany Ramos May 16, 2019First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying

Reading Time: 4 minutesMay 16, 2019. Buying a house before 35 could better prepare you for retirement by age …

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The unexpected ways Cornerstone is moving mortgage into the future: Part 1

Bethany Ramos April 23, 2019About Cornerstone, Homebuying, Homeowners, Industry Professionals

Reading Time: 3 minutesApril 23, 2019. There’s a way to get home happy, and it starts with eliminating time …

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It’s not 2008: So, is it smart to start using your home as an ATM?

Bethany Ramos March 6, 2019Homeowners, Personal Finance, Refinance

Reading Time: 2 minutesJune 11, 2019. In the past six years, there’s been a major appreciation in housing prices …

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These 10 mortgage myths are probably holding you back

Bethany Ramos February 8, 2019First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying

Reading Time: 7 minutesFeb. 8, 2019. Do you really need a 20-percent mortgage down payment? When should you get …

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After 6 weeks of mortgage rate declines, buyers start moving

Bethany Ramos January 25, 2019Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 2 minutesHome mortgage rates have fallen almost half a percentage point — enough for buyers to take …

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Really ready to buy? Watch 2 things to make buying a house easy in 2019

Bethany Ramos January 8, 2019Current Events, First-Time Homebuyer, Homebuying, Homeowners, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 3 minutesNew year, new house? 2019 is off to a great start, a year where more resolutions …

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4 mortgage rate shopping tips your lender wishes you were using

Bethany Ramos December 11, 2018First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Prequalified, Homebuying, Mortgage Rates

Reading Time: 5 minutesDec. 11, 2018. Here’s how to get a mortgage the easy way. Take some tips from …

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How much is your homeowner’s tax? Find out fast

Bethany Ramos November 8, 2018Homeowners, Personal Finance, Taxes

Reading Time: 5 minutesNov. 8, 2018. If you own a home, you’ll pay property taxes. But the amount you …

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