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Leslie Vanderwerf

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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Some issues homebuyers are facing

People want to buy homes but some are facing issues getting qualified. Some of the issues buyers are facing are the higher cost of living, being unable to save for...
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Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put...
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Federal Reserve meeting

The Federal Reserve met this week and as expected they left interest rates unchanged. However the comments after the meeting and the changes to their balance sheet runoff were important....
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