--- title: The Porch Blog by Ruoff Mortgage | Brittany Halferty description: Brittany Halferty --- [![ThePorch\_Color](https://blog.ruoff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThePorch_Color.png?width=2001&height=753&name=ThePorch_Color.png "ThePorch_Color")](http://www.ruoff.com) # The Porch The Keys to Homeownership ![Background with awesome gradient](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/8534459/photos/Homepage-1-1.png) Latest Articles [![](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/Decade-In-Review.jpg)](https://blog.ruoff.com/decade-in-review) [Ruoff Insider](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/ruoff-insider) ## [Ruoff Mortgage: Decade in Review](https://blog.ruoff.com/decade-in-review) With the start of 2020, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the enormous growth our company has experienced in the past 10 years. [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/decade-in-review) [![3-Ways-Buying-a-Home-is-a-Lot-Like-Getting-Married](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/3-Ways-Buying-a-Home-is-a-Lot-Like-Getting-Married.jpg)](https://blog.ruoff.com/3-ways-buying-a-home-is-a-lot-like-getting-married) [Homebuying](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/homebuying) ## [3 Ways Buying a Home is a lot Like Getting Married](https://blog.ruoff.com/3-ways-buying-a-home-is-a-lot-like-getting-married) Getting married is a big deal! It requires planning, has its ups and downs, and brings much joy. Much like buying a home. [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/3-ways-buying-a-home-is-a-lot-like-getting-married) [![62479070\_2711201148909601\_9097407565255409664\_o](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/62479070_2711201148909601_9097407565255409664_o.jpg)](https://blog.ruoff.com/dave-ruoff-life-legacy-lessons) [Ruoff Insider](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/ruoff-insider) ## [Dave Ruoff: Life, Legacy, Lessons](https://blog.ruoff.com/dave-ruoff-life-legacy-lessons) We mourn the loss of Ruoff Home Mortgage’s founder and namesake, David L Ruoff. Dave has been an integral part of this company since the... [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/dave-ruoff-life-legacy-lessons) [![53140407\_10157072751798887\_4296680253511696384\_n-1](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/53140407_10157072751798887_4296680253511696384_n-1.jpeg)](https://blog.ruoff.com/owensboro) [Ruoff Insider](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/ruoff-insider) ## [The Fantastic Five: Ruoff Owensboro](https://blog.ruoff.com/owensboro) The Owensboro came from very humble beginnings and though their success is growing, they have had to work hard to be where they are and... [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/owensboro) [![Untitled design (30)](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(30).png)](https://blog.ruoff.com/a-team-worthington-getting-to-know) [Ruoff Insider](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/ruoff-insider) ## [A Team Worth(ington) Getting to Know](https://blog.ruoff.com/a-team-worthington-getting-to-know) The Worthington Branch was opened in May 2017, so they are still relatively new to the Columbus Ohio area, but they are a team full of... [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/a-team-worthington-getting-to-know) [![TNTHands](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/TNTHands.jpg)](https://blog.ruoff.com/tnt-a-letter-from-our-president) [Ruoff Insider](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/ruoff-insider) ## [TNT: A Letter From Our President](https://blog.ruoff.com/tnt-a-letter-from-our-president) This afternoon, we learned that we have once again made the list of Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. Read the... [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/tnt-a-letter-from-our-president) [![What-is-the-Difference-Between-a-Home-Appraisal-and-an-Inspection-1](https://blog.ruoff.com/hubfs/What-is-the-Difference-Between-a-Home-Appraisal-and-an-Inspection-1.jpg)](https://blog.ruoff.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-home-appraisal-and-an-inspection) [Homebuying](https://blog.ruoff.com/tag/homebuying) ## [What is the Difference Between a Home Appraisal and an Inspection?](https://blog.ruoff.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-home-appraisal-and-an-inspection) Are you shopping for a home or considering your options? If so, you will come across the terms home appraisal and home inspection. Some... [Read more](https://blog.ruoff.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-home-appraisal-and-an-inspection) - [Previous page](https://blog.ruoff.com/author/brittany-halferty/page/0) - [Next page](https://blog.ruoff.com/author/brittany-halferty/page/0) [![Ruoff\_Mortgage\_Wht-4-2](https://blog.ruoff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ruoff_Mortgage_Wht-4-2.png?width=2001&height=753&name=Ruoff_Mortgage_Wht-4-2.png "Ruoff_Mortgage_Wht-4-2")](http://www.ruoff.com) Copyright © 2026 Ruoff Mortgage [Logo](https://twitter.com/RuoffMortgage) [Logo](https://www.instagram.com/ruoffmortgage/)