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Leslie Vanderwerf

Mortgage rates

The Federal Reserve met this week and despite requests from the President, they left rates alone. This was the Fed’s third meeting this year and as they said in March,...
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FHA mortgage info

FHA mortgages have been one of the most popular first time home buyer programs available. FHA only requires 3.5% down, you can have credit scores as low as 580, debt...
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Questions to ask before you buy a home

You have been thinking about buying a home, everyone you talk to has advice for you, now what to do? There are a couple questions you can ask yourself to...
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Is it time for a vacation home?

After a few really nice days, looking outside to new snow in April makes me think about summer and vacations!! Is it time to think about a vacation home? Are...
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Is it time to refinance? Or buy a new home?

Mortgage interest rates dropped in the last couple weeks – they have been dropping since last fall. Last year everyone expected interest rates would continue to climb as they had...
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Things that can delay your closing….

You have found your dream home and written your purchase agreement…you are all set and ready to go, right? What can happen? Is there any reason you won’t close on...
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Credit scores…

So much of your mortgage is dependent on your credit score – from your interest rate, mortgage insurance premiums to the type of mortgage you can get. The better your...
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What are the benefits of owning a home?

Owning a home has always been part of the American Dream. For many it still is! There are many benefits for owning a home -some are financial and some are...
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