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Announcement! Reforesting Pledge

Announcement! Reforesting Pledge

Happy Earth Day 2024! We think Earth Day is a perfect time to share this commitment with you. The Brockette Homes team, part of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pledging to donate to reforesting our communities based on the number of transactions we close by the end of the...

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5 Simple Tips to Childproof Your Home

Whether youve got a litter of kids or a baby on the way, childproofing your home is a preventative measure no family should go without. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends a number of safeguards to make your home an environment free from...

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What Is a Balloon Mortgage?

If you need financing to buy a house, one option you might consider is a balloon mortgage. It offers lower interest rates and monthly payments than some other types of loans, but it’s important to understand the terms and consider your future plans to decide if it...

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What Is a CD Ladder?

A certificate of deposit (CD) is an investment product with a fixed interest rate for a term of three months to five years.Long-term CDs have higher interest rates.If you withdraw money early, youll pay a penalty.A CD ladder is a strategy in which you open several CDs...

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The Low-Down on Lead Laws

Decades ago"pre-1980"a great deal of the paint that was utilized in homes contained lead. Over the ensuing years, that paint would chip or crumble and the resulting dust could cause serious health problems, especially for children and pregnant women.Using lead paint...

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Announcement! Reforesting Pledge

Announcement! Reforesting Pledge

Happy Earth Day 2024! We think Earth Day is a perfect time to share this commitment with you. The Brockette Homes team, part of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pledging to donate to reforesting our communities based on the number of transactions we close by the end of the...

read more

5 Simple Tips to Childproof Your Home

Whether youve got a litter of kids or a baby on the way, childproofing your home is a preventative measure no family should go without. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends a number of safeguards to make your home an environment free from...

read more

What Is a Balloon Mortgage?

If you need financing to buy a house, one option you might consider is a balloon mortgage. It offers lower interest rates and monthly payments than some other types of loans, but it’s important to understand the terms and consider your future plans to decide if it...

read more

What Is a CD Ladder?

A certificate of deposit (CD) is an investment product with a fixed interest rate for a term of three months to five years.Long-term CDs have higher interest rates.If you withdraw money early, youll pay a penalty.A CD ladder is a strategy in which you open several CDs...

read more

The Low-Down on Lead Laws

Decades ago"pre-1980"a great deal of the paint that was utilized in homes contained lead. Over the ensuing years, that paint would chip or crumble and the resulting dust could cause serious health problems, especially for children and pregnant women.Using lead paint...

read more

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