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Leslie Vanderwerf

Why people buy a home instead of renting…..

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the...
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What is going on with mortgage rates?

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage...
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Should you wait to buy a home?

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house...
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Lower rates may be coming for investment properties and second homes

Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency made a new rule that limited Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s ability to purchase second home and investment property loans. As a...
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What not to do before buying a home!

In today’s housing market, buyers need to be strategic to get the home they want. There are some simple practices you can use when house hunting that will help you....
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Should you refinance?

Homeowner’s frequently ask if they should refinance their home loans. Everyone is different, but if it makes sense to refinance, then yes, you should! So how do you know if...
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Are you ready to buy a home? Here are things you can do to prepare.

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first...
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Where are mortgage rates going?

What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates? Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016...
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