New Year, New House?
As we step into 2025, many people are setting new goals and resolutions for the year ahead. That might include the exciting step of buying a new home! Whether the holidays have highlighted a need for more space to accommodate a growing family, or downsizing feels like the right move, the start of a new…
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2024 Year In Review
Throughout 2024, our blog has explored a wide range of helpful topics and insights. To make things easier, we’ve rounded up some of the most valuable tips, advice, and highlights from the past year—all in one place! These timeless takeaways are just as relevant as we step into the new year. Here are some key…
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Thankful to be RMN!
As we enter the season of gratitude, we are reflecting on all the people and programs that help us make the home loan process as smooth as possible—for our customers, Realtor partners, and team members alike. Each day, we’re thankful for the unique qualities that make RMN shine, and for everyone who makes it possible…
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Don’t Focus on Interest Rates, Focus on the Overall Payment
As the new year unfolds, it’s a season of resolutions and fresh starts. If homeownership is on your list of aspirations, why wait when you can kick start that journey now? Don’t fall into the waiting game for interest rates to fluctuate—instead, shift your focus to the bigger picture: your overall payment. Take the proactive…
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Holiday Topics in the Mortgage Lending World
In the whirlwind of the holiday season, we recognize that this time of year can be both crazy and enlightening for many. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s not uncommon for important discussions about homes and future plans to surface. We wanted to round up some common holiday topics and themes we see in the…
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Iowa First-Time Home Buyer Programs
Buying your first home in Iowa can be very expensive and frightening if you have no idea of the available funding you can take advantage of. The entire process would likely include financial conversations and situations you may have never encountered before. Fortunately, the Iowa Finance Authority has created programs for first-time homebuyers. Iowa Finance…
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Tiny Treasures: The Tiny Home Movement
Ever heard of something called the tiny home movement or tiny homes in general and wondering what this entails? We’re going to give you the rundown on all things pros and cons about tiny homes. It’s The Little Things The first thing to know about the tiny home movement is that it follows a social…
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