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Are you among the roughly 18 million Americans, or about 7 percent of the adult population who are veterans? The government acknowledges...

We love a good outdoor concert here at Ruoff. (Hello, summer bucket list!) Then again, we’re biased, as our name is on the largest...

Put simply, your credit score can open up doors or create roadblocks. So, what do you if you’re on a tight timeline and need to raise your...

When shopping around for a mortgage, you’ll likely encounter many terms related to types of loans. For instance, conventional loans are one...

Planning to list your home while the market is still hot? Sellers may have a considerable advantage in today’s robust real estate market,...

In a competitive real estate market, you might be tempted to buy a house “as-is.” But is it a good idea and what does it mean? Here's what...

There’s nothing worse than finding what you think is your dream home only to find out it’s a nightmare because you didn’t do your due...

For many people, getting a mortgage is the only way buying a home is within reach. Today, there’s no shortage of banks and lenders where...

As you may know, submitting a mortgage pre-approval letter along with your bid on a home may give you the upper hand in a competitive...

You’ve spent hours browsing listings, going on open houses, and researching the types of mortgages products available to you. But before...