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Stepping into Homeownership: Benefits of Buying a Condo

For many aspiring homeowners, the leap from renting to owning a single-family home can feel daunting. However, purchasing a condo can be an...

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Why Real Estate Agents Matter: Expert Help for a Stress-Free Home Sale

When navigating the real estate market, whether you're buying or selling a home, one of the biggest decisions you'll face is whether to...

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From Local Lender to National Leader: Ruoff Mortgage Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we reflect on four decades of growth, innovation, and commitment to helping individuals and families...

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Lifestyle

Fall Home Maintenance: Key Tips to Keep Your Home Cozy and Safe

It’s that time of year again when the weather starts to cool, and the leaves begin to fall. To ensure your home is ready for the coming...

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Title Insurance, Safeguarding Your New Home

Buying a home is a momentous occasion that involves many steps, the vital one being purchasing title insurance. It’s your security blanket...

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Mortgage 101

Beat High Mortgage Rates, Secure Your Dream Home for Less

As inflation holds tight and mortgage rates continue to fluctuate between 6% and 7%, many homebuyers are feeling the financial strain of...

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Finances

Why Now is the Time for a Cash-Out Refinance

As a homeowner with a mortgage, you may be interested to know that since the beginning of 2024, approximately 62% of all properties have...

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Homebuying

Rising Rent: How First-Time Homebuyers Can Achieve Homeownership

With the cost of rent climbing steadily in the last few years, buying a home may seem out of reach for many first-time homebuyers.

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Homebuying

Protect Your Investment: The Role of Earnest Money in Homebuying

Looking for your dream home is an exciting adventure, but there’s one important term to know before putting in an offer on your new home:...

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2024, Loan Products

Maximize Your Home’s Potential with a Renovation Loan

Are you eyeing that charming fixer-upper or dreaming of transforming your current space into something spectacular? Renovation loans might...

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