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Ruoff Insider

Stow Branch: Going Above and Beyond

Our Stow Branch joined the Ruoff family in July 2017, and currently are one of our "young" teams with only 18 years of combined mortgage...

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Mortgage 101

Underwhat? Underwriting.

Underwriting! How’s that for a big, portentous word that may or may not mean what you think? If you’re still in the dark on this one, don’t...

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Lifestyle

DIY Outdoor Lighting Projects: Light Up Your Next Backyard Gathering

Summer is upon us. That means warmer nights will linger and you can make the most of them with outdoor parties, no matter how informal or...

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Ruoff Insider

New Look, Same Great Ruoff

Welcome to the newest chapter of the Ruoff Mortgage story! We are excited to share our new, modernized look with you as well as our brand...

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Lifestyle

Eat, Baby, Eat!

Parenting is an adventure. We spend the first three years trying to keep baby from putting things in their mouth. Ironically, it’s what you...

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Lifestyle

It's Time for a Technology Timeout

These days, it's nearly impossible to spend a day without technology. Our phones seem glued to our palms. We binge-watch Netflix from the...

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Lifestyle

DIY Outdoor Furniture: Unleash Your Creative Side

Who needs to spend a fortune on outdoor furniture when you can create your own, at a fraction of the cost? If you don’t mind putting in the...

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Homebuying

To Buy or Build?

Depending on your perspective, these could be the best of times or the worst of times to be house-hunting. Listings are selling fast and...

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Lifestyle

The Bare Necessities for Baby

The walls of the nursery are the perfect color, and you’ve hung the cutest décor. Better yet, you’ve finally selected where to register...

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Lifestyle

Public Schools or Private Schools: How Do You Know if You’re Making the Right Choice?

Making a choice on behalf of someone else is a huge responsibility. If you have children or other dependents in your charge, selecting a...

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