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The Mid-Year Home Check-In: 5 Things to Refresh Before Summer Gets Busy

Summer has a way of filling up fast. From vacations, cookouts, long weekends, and everything in between. Before your schedule gets packed,...

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Lifestyle

Summer Starts at Home: Easy Ways to Create a Backyard You’ll Actually Use

There’s something about summer that makes home feel a little more special… longer days, warmer nights, and more reasons to gather outside....

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House to Home

Dad-Approved Home Upgrades for Father's Day: Simple Home Projects That Make Life Easier

Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to show a little extra appreciation. And what better way than with home upgrades that make everyday life...

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House to Home

Bring the Outside In: Easy Ways to Add Natural Elements to Your Home This Month

There’s something about May that makes you want to spend more time outside—but what if you could bring that same feeling indoors?

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Branch Spotlight

Branch Spotlight: Southwest Fort Wayne offers quiet suburbs, community with quick access to downtown fun.

The Ruoff Mortgage Southwest Fort Wayne (SWFW) branch, located at Ruoff’s corporate headquarters, serves the community of the Southwest and...

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House to Home

Small Fixes, Big Impact: The Most Overlooked Home Touch-Ups to Do This Month

Not every home improvement project needs to be a major renovation. In fact, some of the most impactful updates are also the easiest to...

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House to Home

What Buyers Notice First in Spring (Even If You’re Not Selling Yet)

Spring has a way of highlighting everything, both the good and the overlooked, when it comes to your home.

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Lifestyle

Spring Wardrobe Swap Meets Home Organization: Where to Store What (and Why It Matters)

As the seasons shift, so do our routines, and our closets. May is the perfect time to swap out heavy winter layers for lighter, brighter...

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Lifestyle

Open the Windows: Why May Is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Home’s Air & Light

After months of closed windows, heavy fabrics, and stale winter air, May arrives like a breath of fresh…well, air. It’s the perfect time to...

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Branch Spotlight

Branch Spotlight: New Albany, Ohio branch draws in homeowners with highly ranked schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community.

The Ruoff Mortgage New Albany branch prides itself in serving hundreds of families, funding millions of dollars in home loans, and hosting...

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