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Fall Decorating: What's Trending for Halloween

As the days grow shorter and the air turns delightfully crisp, nature begins to unveil its vibrant tapestry of falling leaves. Autumn is...

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Haunted Adventures: Where to Find America’s Most Eerie Properties This Halloween

From Salem to San Jose, America is dotted with properties that will both frighten and fascinate even the greatest of skeptics. Despite our...

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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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Appraisals: What They Are and How to Prepare

If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, or even refinanced your mortgage, you know there are many steps and factors that go into determining...

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Protect, Monitor, and Save: The Comprehensive Benefits of Home Security Systems

Home security systems are hardly a new concept for homeowners, but as technology hasadvanced, the benefits of having a system installed in...

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Benefits of Paying Off Your Mortgage

When homebuyers sign on the dotted line at closing, many have a hard time picturing the day they will own their home outright. With 90% of...

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Finances

The Role of Escrow in Homebuying

As a homebuyer or homeowner, you’ve likely encountered the term "escrow" frequently. We know—there are a lot of terms associated with the...

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