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When considering which home improvement project you’ll take on next, you want it to pay off in enjoyment and quality of life, but also in...

With warmer temperatures and increased foot traffic, has your home become bug central? (Gross!) Nothing ruins a get together like a creepy...

That’s a BIG question we hear often at Ruoff Home Mortgage. When is it time to stop renting and buy? Taking the plunge too soon could mean...

There are many perks to owning your own home, but the fun really begins when the weather heats up. Summer means playing outside, long bike...

Congratulations! You bought a house! Now what?

Just think of all of the things you can do with the money you save!

If you’ve been following the news, you likely know that the residential real estate market at large is hot, hot, hot right now! It’s not...

Misinformation and bad habits can be as persistent as weeds for both new and seasoned gardeners. We're all learning, right?

Becoming a homeowner is a big deal and having your first house is so exciting. Once you’re all settled in and everything is just the way...

As of last year, Millennials are the largest population block in America. The Pew Research Center defines Millennials as those Americans...