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Leslie Vanderwerf

Taking the fear out of the mortgage process

For many, the thought of buying a home is scary – it doesn’t have to be! The idea of trying to qualify for a mortgage, thinking about 30 years of...
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Homebuyer education – do you need it?

Homebuyer education helps buyers prepare for process of purchasing a home and the challenges of owning a home. For some the class is required, for others it’s a great tool...
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Your pre-approval – the first step in buying a home

In many areas around the country, the number of buyers looking for their dream home outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has made it more important for you...
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How your purchase agreement can fall through….

Buying a home can be a very stressful experience – unfortunately! Even for those totally prepared, there can always be something that makes the process a bit more crazy.  Working...
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Two things to watch if you are buying or selling….

When it comes to buying or selling a home, there are many factors to consider. Where you want to live, who should help you and why you want to buy...
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Federal Reserve met this week….

The Fed met this week and as expected, raised rates a .25%. This truly surprised no one – it had been priced into the market already. They also announced that...
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Are you thinking about an adjustable rate mortgage?

Should you consider an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)? As fixed rates increase, home buyers start to think about adjustable rates. Some people are scared away after the housing crisis in...
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First time homebuyers – employment requirements

Many first time homebuyers are young, may have just graduated school and just started their jobs – how do they qualify for a mortgage? We need to verify two years...
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