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Leslie Vanderwerf
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Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? This is a question I hear frequently. Here are some good reasons why buying...
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What is a VA Loan?

A mortgage offered by the US Department of Veteran Affairs. In honor of Memorial Day, I thought it was a great time to talk about VA loans! A VA loan is...
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Are you self employed and want to buy a home?

Qualifying for a mortgage when you are self employed doesn’t have to be hard. It all comes down to being able to document income. For those that get a w2,...
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Take aways from the Fed meeting

Here are some of the key takeaways from the Federal Reserve meeting this week and how they may impact the mortgage market: Fed keeps the rates the same. This was...
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Can your mortgage payment change?

Many homeowners have fixed rate mortgages, meaning their principal and interest payment can’t change. However, that is not the only part of your mortgage payment. Your payment usually consists of...
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Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of...
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Are you saving for a down payment?

Are you getting a tax refund? That can help you add a little cash to your savings. According to a post from Keeping Current Matters, the average tax return in...
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Mortgage rate roller coaster!

Wow! That is one of the words used to describe this week! Last week we saw some of the best rates in 2025 – actually in several months! Then Friday...
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