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Lending with Tasha Brandon Thanks for visiting my page! I help Identify, Guide & Match you to your Homebuying Dreams.

10/15/2026

There's some exciting news on the horizon, but it's a secret. Not for long though!

Make sure to follow our Mortgage Brokers for the exciting update:
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This or That 🌧️ We know both very well around here. When the forecast hits, are you the "blanket, book, and hot drink" t...
09/16/2026

This or That 🌧️ We know both very well around here. When the forecast hits, are you the "blanket, book, and hot drink" type, or the "grab a jacket and get outside anyway" type?

There's a right answer for every mood.

Where's your heart today: 🌧️ Cozy in or ☀️ Out and about?

To the veterans and service members in our Oregon communities: your service opened a door most buyers never get. 🇺🇸VA lo...
09/15/2026

To the veterans and service members in our Oregon communities: your service opened a door most buyers never get. 🇺🇸

VA loans can mean no down payment, no monthly PMI, and flexible credit guidelines, and if you qualify, that benefit is worth a serious look before you choose any loan.

Even better? As a Homes for Heroes affiliate, I help heroes stack Hero Rewards savings on top of their VA benefit; paid back to you after closing, just to say thank you.

Veterans, active-duty, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers: this one's for you. 💙

→ Read the full blog: https://tashabrandon.com/blog/f/va-loans-why-this-benefit-still-matters-for-todays-buyers

Let's turn your homeownership dream into reality. Message me to start. No pressure, just a clear plan.

Tasha Brandon · Capital Mortgage Source

Mortgage rates just hit their highest level since early 2025, and this week could get bumpier before it gets better. 📈If...
09/15/2026

Mortgage rates just hit their highest level since early 2025, and this week could get bumpier before it gets better. 📈

If you're house hunting, under contract, or thinking about refinancing, this week's Monday Market Update is one you'll want to catch. The 30-year fixed is averaging around 7.17%, the Fed meets Wednesday, and oil prices overseas are quietly pushing everything higher.

I break down exactly what it means for buyers AND what realtors should be telling their clients right now... in plain English, no jargon.

If you're in contract or close to closing, don't gamble on rates improving this week. Watch this first, then let's talk about your specific timeline.

▶️ Full update here: https://youtu.be/OD-GGEpJkcM

New market updates every Monday. Know someone house hunting right now? Share this with them. 💛

This or That 🍳 Friday night's rolling in — are you firing up the stove at home, or letting a favorite local spot do the ...
09/09/2026

This or That 🍳 Friday night's rolling in — are you firing up the stove at home, or letting a favorite local spot do the work?

Cooking is one of my favorite ways to slow down, but the Salem food scene makes it a tough call. Which are you?

👉 Cooking in or dining out?
Bonus Point → drop your favorite recipe or tag your favorite restaurant

This or That Thursday ☕ The great Pacific Northwest debate: are you reaching for a rich cup of coffee, or steeping somet...
09/02/2026

This or That Thursday ☕ The great Pacific Northwest debate: are you reaching for a rich cup of coffee, or steeping something cozy and calm?

We take our warm drinks seriously up here in Oregon.

No judgment either way...just settle it in the comments. Team Coffee ☕ or Team Tea 🍵?

Monday Market Alert: Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level Since June 2025 📈If you are currently active in the real estate ...
08/31/2026

Monday Market Alert: Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Level Since June 2025 📈

If you are currently active in the real estate market—whether as a homebuyer, owner considering a refinance, or active real estate agent—this is a critical week to pay attention to your rate strategy.

The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 4.75% (a new high for 2026), driving the average 30-year fixed rate to 6.87%.

Here are the 3 major forces driving the market right now:
• The Hawkish Fed Shift: Following Chair Kevin Warsh's address at Jackson Hole, traders are now pricing in a 65% probability of a rate hike at the September meeting, up from just 40% days ago. Two hikes before year-end are officially on the table.
• Geopolitical & Oil Pressure: Weekend military strikes between the U.S. and Iran sent Brent crude back toward $90/barrel, reigniting inflation concerns. Higher oil directly feeds higher mortgage rates.
• Friday's Jobs Data Volatility: The upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, and Average Hourly Earnings numbers hit Friday morning. Strong employment data will likely exert further upward pressure on yields.

👉 For Buyers & Borrowers: Equity and opportunity costs stack up quickly. If you are in a position to lock your rate, waiting past Friday's data carries significant downside risk. Talk to your loan officer today.

👉 For Realtors: Clients "waiting for rates to drop" are running out of runway. As monthly payments shift, buyer purchasing power changes—re-evaluate affordability metrics and get serious buyers locked in.

📺 Watch our complete, detailed analysis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIw4facoeCg

The scariest moment of buying a home isn’t signing the loan docs. It’s sending your wire the morning of closing.Scammers...
08/28/2026

The scariest moment of buying a home isn’t signing the loan docs. It’s sending your wire the morning of closing.

Scammers target real estate transactions by hacking email threads and swapping in fake bank details. Send your down payment to the wrong account, and it’s gone forever.

As your mortgage broker, keeping your life savings safe is my priority:

Manual Verification: I double-check wiring instructions directly by phone, never relying on email.

Closing Disclosure Review: We review every final number together 3 days before signing (as federally required) so there are no surprises.

Final Signal: I confirm your funds are routed safely before a single dollar moves.

You show up, sign, and get your keys without the stress.

Save this post for your home search, and share it with someone buying a home!

This or That 🏃♀️ Are you the type to greet the sunrise with a run, or the one who saves movement for a golden-hour strol...
08/26/2026

This or That 🏃♀️ Are you the type to greet the sunrise with a run, or the one who saves movement for a golden-hour stroll to unwind?

I'm firmly in the morning-run camp — it's how I clear my head before the day begins.

Where do you land? Tell me: ☀️ Morning run or 🌙 Evening walk?

There's something about a 1916 Craftsman that feels like home the moment you reach the porch. 🏡Tucked along a tree-lined...
08/24/2026

There's something about a 1916 Craftsman that feels like home the moment you reach the porch. 🏡

Tucked along a tree-lined street in SE Salem, 375 SE 23rd St is full of the kind of character you can't build new — original hardwood floors, a covered front porch made for slow mornings, and all those classic details that give a home its soul. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,760 sq ft, there's room to spread out, plus a finished basement ready to become whatever your life needs: a home office, guest quarters, or space for multigenerational living.

Listed at $384,500. And if you've ever wondered what it would really take to make a home like this yours, that's a conversation I'd love to have — no pressure, just clarity.

Ready to see it in person? Reach out to Welcome Home With Ginger / Salem OR Realtor to schedule your private tour. 🔑

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285 Liberty Street NE, Suite. 202
Salem, OR
97301

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