EXPLORING HOMEOWNERSHIP ROOM BY ROOM

Some of the parenting books will tell you that intrinsic motivation is all that kids need to get their chores done. Just give them a list of tasks and...

A purchase agreement is a legal offer to buy a property. In most cases, your realtor will author this for you (purchase agreements can be intimidating with...

When considering which home improvement project you’ll take on next, you want it to pay off in enjoyment and quality of life, but also in resale value and...

With warmer temperatures and increased foot traffic, has your home become bug central? (Gross!) Nothing ruins a get together like a creepy crawler parading...

That’s a BIG question we hear often at Ruoff Home Mortgage. When is it time to stop renting and buy? Taking the plunge too soon could mean settling for the...

There are many perks to owning your own home, but the fun really begins when the weather heats up. Summer means playing outside, long bike rides, family...

Congratulations! You bought a house! Now what?

Just think of all of the things you can do with the money you save!

If you’ve been following the news, you likely know that the residential real estate market at large is hot, hot, hot right now! It’s not unusual for homes...

Misinformation and bad habits can be as persistent as weeds for both new and seasoned gardeners. We're all learning, right?