News from Vickie Hall, Realtor in Colorado

Jul 6, 2022 For Sellers

Wed, 06 July 2022 | Partner News

How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The...

Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Jul 5, 2022 First Time Home Buyers

Tue, 05 July 2022 | Partner News

Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are univer...

Jul 4, 2022 Holidays

Mon, 04 July 2022 | Partner News

Happy Independence Day

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Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Jul 1, 2022 First Time Home Buyers

Fri, 01 July 2022 | Partner News

Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. It’s ...

If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

Jun 30, 2022 For Sellers

Thu, 30 June 2022 | Partner News

If You’re Selling Your House This Summer, Hiring a Pro Is Critical

It can be tempting, especially with how hot the housing market has been over the past two years, to consider selling your home on your own. But today’s market is at a turning point, making it more e...

What was the turning point for home price growth?

Jun 30, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 30 June 2022 | Agent Websites

What was the turning point for home price growth?

Housing experts and historians looking to peg down exactly when the home market took its foot off the gas after a pandemic-fueled price hike spree, may want to circle April on their calendars. Home...

Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

Jun 29, 2022 Buying Myths

Wed, 29 June 2022 | Partner News

Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their pr...

Pending home sales increase in may after 6 months of decline

Jun 29, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 29 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Pending home sales increase in may after 6 months of decline

Pending home sales inched slightly higher in May, ending six straight months of declines, according to new data. Pending sales crept up 0.7 percent to 99.9 during May, but were down 13.6 percent fr...

Jun 28, 2022 First Time Home Buyers

Tue, 28 June 2022 | Partner News

A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited...

What kind of property should you invest in: commercial or residential?

Jun 28, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 28 June 2022 | Agent Websites

What kind of property should you invest in: commercial or residential?

Real estate investing can be difficult to understand for those who are unfamiliar with it. What kind of property should you invest in? Which area of the country is performing the best? Are commercial ...

Home affordability declines to 15-year low, passing

Jun 27, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 27 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Home affordability declines to 15-year low, passing "inflection point" for buyers

Zillow has dropped its forecast for home-price growth over the next 12 months as buyers grapple with the most unaffordable landscape in at least 15 years. Monthly mortgage payments in April took up...

Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

Jun 27, 2022 For Buyers

Mon, 27 June 2022 | Partner News

Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble

You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey ...

Existing-Home sales prices reach new record after topping $400k

Jun 24, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 24 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales prices reach new record after topping $400k

Sales of existing homes fell for the fourth-straight month in May, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors. Total sales of existing homes, condos, and co-ops drop...

What are the advantages of hardwood floors versus carpeting?

Jun 23, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 23 June 2022 | Agent Websites

What are the advantages of hardwood floors versus carpeting?

Before considering any of the cost, insulation, or safety factors, it’s necessary to note that the main difference between carpet and hardwood is the feeling of each and the appearance of each. Carp...

Decline in builder confidence may be sign of slowing housing market

Jun 22, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 22 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Decline in builder confidence may be sign of slowing housing market

Builder confidence marked its sixth-straight month of declines in June as builders felt the effects the economic headwinds currently rocking the sector. Builder confidence fell 2 points in June to ...

The biggest housing surprises of 2022 to date

Jun 21, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 21 June 2022 | Agent Websites

The biggest housing surprises of 2022 to date

At the outset of 2022, a group of forecasters at Realtor.com laid out their expectations for the year to come. Now, they’re taking a second look. The listing portal’s economists revisited th...

New home buyers spend double on 1st-tear improvements: study

Jun 20, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 20 June 2022 | Agent Websites

New home buyers spend double on 1st-tear improvements: study

Buyers of newly built houses are even more likely to spend big on home improvements in their first year of ownership, according to data from the U.S. government’s Consumer Expenditure Survey. The...

Jun 17, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 17 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Benefits of HOA Restrictive Covenants

If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association (HOA), you are probably subject to restrictions on how you can use or maintain your property. These restrictive covenants are generally d...

Raging national housing market shows signs of cooling off

Jun 16, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 16 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Raging national housing market shows signs of cooling off

The robust national housing market that has kept climbing over the past year is apparently starting to cool off to a more reasonable level, according to a market research firm. The most recent data sh...

Bidding wars: common mistakes buyers make

Jun 15, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 15 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Bidding wars: common mistakes buyers make

Multiple offers on a home sale are still common, and buyers may get caught up in the competition and make some mistakes in the process. One common mistake: buyers who are willing to empty their ban...

Shifting market will slow prices down, but not entirely

Jun 14, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 14 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Shifting market will slow prices down, but not entirely

What’s going on with home prices right now? Though the real estate industry has been collectively holding its breath since the coronavirus pandemic started more than two years ago, a consensus ha...

New home sales plummet as recession continues unabated

Jun 13, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 13 June 2022 | Agent Websites

New home sales plummet as recession continues unabated

Sales of new homes in the U.S. plummeted last month at the same time mortgage interest rates began to rise. When you add this to skyrocketing prices on homes throughout the country, the market is feel...

Are government policies destroying home sales in america

Jun 10, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 10 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Are government policies destroying home sales in america

High inflation and empty shelves are just two of the damaging results of the current administration in Washington, D.C. America is now a needy nation, compounded by the energy crisis, southern border ...

Billions in PPP loans went to real estate agents during pandemic

Jun 9, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 09 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Billions in PPP loans went to real estate agents during pandemic

Some agents who thrived financially during the pandemic also had tens of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans forgiven, a new report finds. Real estate entities that said they had a single...

As supply grows, buyers regaining some control in housing market

Jun 8, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 08 June 2022 | Agent Websites

As supply grows, buyers regaining some control in housing market

Buyers are regaining some control as the market shifts and supply grows, according to a new report. The report, released Thursday by the online brokerage Redfin, found that more than one in five se...

Nearly 68% of housing markets are overvalued. Is this a housing bubble?

Jun 7, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 07 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Nearly 68% of housing markets are overvalued. Is this a housing bubble?

For weeks now, housing experts and economists have debated whether or not the country is in a housing bubble. Home prices and mortgage rates have surged, while wages have trailed behind. Within the...

Home showings experience abnormal april decline. is this a sign of things to come?

Jun 6, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 06 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Home showings experience abnormal april decline. is this a sign of things to come?

A new report out Tuesday indicates that showing activity in April was down compared to both last year at the same time, as well as to March of this year — a trend the report describes as “unusual....

Is Metro denver’s overvalued housing market headed for a reset?

Jun 3, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 03 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Is Metro denver’s overvalued housing market headed for a reset?

Home values in the metro Denver area are currently at 38.5 percent above what would normally be expected, and a recent study suggests there is a day of reckoning coming soon. Housing prices and premiu...

Lower mortgage rates fail to attract new homebuyers

Jun 2, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 02 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Lower mortgage rates fail to attract new homebuyers

Rates for most types of mortgages continued to retreat last week from highs set during the first week in May, but lower rates failed to rekindle homebuyer demand for loans. The Mortgage Bankers Ass...

Ten easy ways to remove dog odors from your home

Jun 1, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 01 June 2022 | Agent Websites

Ten easy ways to remove dog odors from your home

If your dog has been around for the past 15 years, you are all too familiar with the chronic case of dog odor your home may have. And the amount of fur that flies on a daily basis is shocking. Here ar...

New home sales decline to 2-Year low, short of expectations

May 31, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 31 May 2022 | Agent Websites

New home sales decline to 2-Year low, short of expectations

New home sales took a hit for the fourth-straight month in April 2022, falling well short of economic estimates and hitting a low not seen since the height of pandemic uncertainty in April 2020 as buy...

Pros and cons of living on a golf course

May 27, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 27 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Pros and cons of living on a golf course

For avid golfers, there is a notable upside to being able to walk out your front door and play golf any time you want. In addition to having your next round of golf right outside your door, living on ...

Atlantic city is the most affordable american beach town in 2022

May 26, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 26 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Atlantic city is the most affordable american beach town in 2022

With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, many Americans are looking forward to the start of beach season. Unfortunately, due to the higher real estate values typically associated with waterfron...

8 Popular, surprisingly affordable cities

May 25, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 25 May 2022 | Agent Websites

8 Popular, surprisingly affordable cities

Homebuyers have had a tough time, with home prices and mortgage rates rising relentlessly. As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates amid the ongoing pande...

Rental returns diminish due to skyrocketing home prices

May 24, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 24 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Rental returns diminish due to skyrocketing home prices

According to a new report: Returns on single-family rentals are dropping across the United States as home price growth outpaces rent growth. The report, from real estate data curator Attom Data Sol...

Mortgage demand falls despite easing of rates

May 23, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 23 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Mortgage demand falls despite easing of rates

For the first time in three weeks, homebuyer demand for purchase loans slipped, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Purchase applications fell 12 percent...

Biden administration releases 5-year plan to increase housing supply

May 20, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 20 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Biden administration releases 5-year plan to increase housing supply

The Biden administration announced on Monday a five-year plan to ease housing costs for American families by boosting the country’s affordable housing supply. The plan focuses primarily on the fe...

Builder confidence drops to lowest level since june 2020

May 19, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 19 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Builder confidence drops to lowest level since june 2020

Homebuilder confidence took a steep drop in May, tallying a fifth consecutive month of declines, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) re...

Five reasons to love living in a cul-de-sac

May 18, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 18 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Five reasons to love living in a cul-de-sac

Did you grow up living in a cul-de-sac? Do you live in a cul-de-sac now or are you hoping to find a similar property to raise your family? You are not alone because cul-de-sacs are a highly desired...

Will denver’s housing market remain scorching hot throughout 2022?

May 17, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 17 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Will denver’s housing market remain scorching hot throughout 2022?

More homes were purchased in 2021 in the metro Denver area than in any previous year in recent history with a total of 63,684 homes sold last year, according to the Denver Metro Association of Real...

Foreclosure activity ticks down slightly in April

May 16, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 16 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Foreclosure activity ticks down slightly in April

Foreclosure activity dipped slightly in April, as the United States continues to see a highly elevated level of foreclosures compared to 2021. A total of 30,674 U.S. properties filed for foreclosur...

Metro Denver’s robust economy provides consumers with more to spend on housing: resulting in higher real estate prices

May 13, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 13 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Metro Denver’s robust economy provides consumers with more to spend on housing: resulting in higher real estate prices

Metro Denver’s real estate market has the distinction of being one of the best long-term real estate investments in the country. Prospective homebuyers in the region have more money to spend on hous...

Buyers see little relief, even as sellers drop prices

May 12, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 12 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Buyers see little relief, even as sellers drop prices

Sellers across the United States are dropping their asking prices at the highest rate seen since 2015, but that’s not translating to relief for buyers, according to a new report. Data from the on...

Demand for mortgages stays consistent in april

May 11, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 11 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Demand for mortgages stays consistent in april

As mortgage rates continued to climb to their highest levels in nearly 13 years last month, many would-be homebuyers gritted their teeth and locked in a rate. But lenders saw much of what was left of ...

Hiring in real estate keeps pace with strong job growth

May 10, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 10 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Hiring in real estate keeps pace with strong job growth

The real estate industry posted yet another strong month of hiring in April as national jobs numbers came in higher than expected. Real estate employers — a category including brokerages, among o...

Q1 home price growth driven by secondary markets: NAR

May 9, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 09 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Q1 home price growth driven by secondary markets: NAR

Home price growth continued its breakneck pace during the first quarter of 2022, with secondary markets in Florida and elsewhere leading the charge, according to the National Association of Realtors�...

As mortgage rates plateau, demand for purchase loans increases

May 6, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 06 May 2022 | Agent Websites

As mortgage rates plateau, demand for purchase loans increases

Demand for purchase loans picked up last week as mortgage rates took a breather from their meteoric rise, raising hopes that spring home sales won’t be floored by the one-two punch of soaring home p...

Is now a good time to buy a home? agents meet mortgage puzzle

May 5, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 05 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Is now a good time to buy a home? agents meet mortgage puzzle

Eager to downsize from his longtime home, one of Connie Dornan’s clients is finding his options surprisingly limited. The house is large and beautiful, and would sell in a heartbeat, Dornan, an @...

Foreclosures account for 53% of listing growth on auction site Hubzu

May 4, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 04 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Foreclosures account for 53% of listing growth on auction site Hubzu

Inventory on the online real estate auction platform Hubzu has grown by 53 percent in the past year, following the expiration of foreclosure moratoriums and borrower protections implemented during the...

Real Estate continues to thrive, despite faltering U.S. economy

May 3, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 03 May 2022 | Agent Websites

Real Estate continues to thrive, despite faltering U.S. economy

A surprising reversal in the U.S. economy’s fast-paced growth was the result of a large net decline in American exports — not its real estate industry or consumer spending. Residential investme...

May 2, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 02 May 2022 | Agent Websites

New home sales hit in March 2022

New home sales took a hit in March 2022 as rising home prices and mortgage rates made homebuyers think twice before purchasing a new home, with sales reaching their lowest rate since November 2021. ...

Questions to ask your realtor when selling a home: part I

Apr 29, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 29 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Questions to ask your realtor when selling a home: part I

When selling your home, you hope to get top dollar by using the service of an experienced Realtor. To further enhance your peace-of-mind, here are some important questions you should ask your Realtor ...

The poison pill: how twitter fought Elon Musk

Apr 28, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 28 April 2022 | Agent Websites

The poison pill: how twitter fought Elon Musk

Earlier this month, as Elon Musk escalated his attempts to take control of Twitter, the company’s board adopted a dramatic and curious strategy: The poison pill. The effort came after the billion...

As buyer demand stalls, existing-home sales decline for second month

Apr 27, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 27 April 2022 | Agent Websites

As buyer demand stalls, existing-home sales decline for second month

As buyer demand waned amid rising interest rates and inflation, existing-home sales declined in March 2022 for the second consecutive month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported on Wedn...

Medium shade trees that thrive in colorado: part II

Apr 26, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 26 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Medium shade trees that thrive in colorado: part II

Last week we posted a blog on large shade trees that strive in Colorado’s high desert climate. This week we are focusing on medium size shade trees that are among the most beautiful trees, and some ...

Large shade trees that thrive in colorado: part I

Apr 25, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 25 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Large shade trees that thrive in colorado: part I

If you just bought a brand-new home that needs landscaping, or if you want to remove existing pine trees for more preferable trees (no needles and pine cones) at your current home, here are some large...

Builder sentiment declines, due to rising interest rates

Apr 22, 2022 Real Estate

Fri, 22 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Builder sentiment declines, due to rising interest rates

Builder sentiment in the market for single-family homes took another tumble in April, marking the fourth straight month of declines as measured by the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo...

U.S. housing starts reach fastest pace in 16 years

Apr 21, 2022 Real Estate

Thu, 21 April 2022 | Agent Websites

U.S. housing starts reach fastest pace in 16 years

Housing starts in the U.S. hit their highest level since 2006 in March as builders increased production on multifamily projects in an effort to meet inventory demands, according to a U.S. Census Burea...

Americans relocating at record pace, due to high costs

Apr 20, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 20 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Americans relocating at record pace, due to high costs

As home prices skyrocket nationwide, the number of Americans seeking to relocate somewhere more affordable is continuing to soar, despite climbing mortgage rates, according to a new report. A reco...

Inflation hits highest mark since 1981, but housing is only part of it

Apr 19, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 19 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Inflation hits highest mark since 1981, but housing is only part of it

Rising gas prices in March were the chief culprit behind the largest recent monthly increase in consumer prices — a fact that came as a relief to financial markets expecting bigger hikes in the cost...

Survey: Homeowner support for mother-in-law units grows

Apr 18, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 18 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Survey: Homeowner support for mother-in-law units grows

Homeowners are still reluctant to allow apartment construction in their neighborhoods, but they’re increasingly open to other ways to address the nation’s housing shortage, a new survey suggests. ...

Forbes magazine releases list of Top earners in the world

Apr 15, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 15 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Forbes magazine releases list of Top earners in the world

Forbes Magazine and Forbes.com has released its annual list of the richest people in the world. Forbes found over 1,000 billionaires who added to their massive fortunes compared to 2021. There are als...

Pandemic vacation-home boom may be nearing the end

Apr 14, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 14 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Pandemic vacation-home boom may be nearing the end

The pandemic-induced boom in vacation homes may finally be coming to an end after two years of frenzied demand, according to new data. Demand for vacation homes dropped sharply in March — the sec...

Homeowners experience unprecedented growth in equity

Apr 13, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 13 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Homeowners experience unprecedented growth in equity

With a large increase in month-end active and new listings hitting the market, a slight seasonal shift will positively impact buyers who have started to feel fatigue in the residential market. At the ...

Apr 12, 2022 Real Estate

Tue, 12 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Homeless population by state for 2022

In the United States, there are over a half a million people experiencing homelessness. These individuals live in a temporary shelter or transitional housing or sleep in a place not meant for habitati...

Competition heats up with five offers per home sold

Apr 11, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 11 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Competition heats up with five offers per home sold

The spring residential real estate market is already well underway, and it is blooming, and so is the competition. Buyer competition intensified ahead of the official start of the spring selling and b...

Millennials ditching starter homes will boost summer inventory

Apr 8, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 08 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Millennials ditching starter homes will boost summer inventory

As home prices continue to explode amid an intensifying inventory shortage, homebuyers’ primary source of hope this spring and summer comes from homesellers who are expertly planning their sales wit...

Why this is the best time of year to list your home

Apr 7, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 07 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Why this is the best time of year to list your home

The best time of year to list a house for sale is fast approaching, according to new data. Spring is home-selling season of course, but data from the online listings portal Zillow reveals that Thur...

House flipping Is back, but is It profitable?

Apr 6, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 06 April 2022 | Agent Websites

House flipping Is back, but is It profitable?

The supercharged housing market has made house flipping more popular than it’s been in years. But that doesn’t mean it’s become a more lucrative business. Attom Data Solutions on Thursday rep...

The condo recovery has started, but market for houses remains stronger

Apr 5, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 05 April 2022 | Agent Websites

The condo recovery has started, but market for houses remains stronger

For much of the early pandemic, condos were harder to sell than houses. In more recent months, however, buyers have been diving back in to this segment of the market. Half of U.S. condos sold in Fe...

January home prices experience 4th highest year-over-year gain in 35 years

Apr 4, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 04 April 2022 | Agent Websites

January home prices experience 4th highest year-over-year gain in 35 years

Single-family home prices continued their upward ascent in January, as homebuyers raced to beat rising interest rates, reversing the brief deceleration in home price growth seen in the fall. Home p...

Home price sticker shock stalling sales across the country

Apr 1, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 01 April 2022 | Agent Websites

Home price sticker shock stalling sales across the country

Home sales are moving in a seesaw pattern as double-digit home price gains and near-record-low inventory continue to keep aspiring buyers from purchasing a home. Existing home sales, completed transac...

Luxury clients could be impacted by biden wealth tax

Mar 31, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 31 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Luxury clients could be impacted by biden wealth tax

On Monday, President Biden put forth a $5.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2023 that includes a measure that could significantly impact some of luxury real estate’s wealthiest clients. The “Bi...

Startups eager to fill the inventory void as homebuyers long for options

Mar 30, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 30 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Startups eager to fill the inventory void as homebuyers long for options

In 2019, before the coronavirus reached the shores of his Hawaiian clients, Greg Burns’ buyers were already growing unhappy with the selection available. When the Hawaii real estate agent’s cli...

Will the inventory crisis end? Yes, but experts aren't sure when

Mar 29, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 29 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Will the inventory crisis end? Yes, but experts aren't sure when

The inventory crisis gripping America’s housing supply will most likely let up in 2024, with some experts forecasting a longer wait, according to a new survey released Thursday by Zillow. Thirty-...

Most popular time to search for homes online

Mar 28, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 28 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Most popular time to search for homes online

As the hot market makes reading real estate listings online a common activity for households, a new study shows house hunters tend to be more active at certain times of the day and week. The most p...

Hispanic homeownership may Hit 50% by 2025

Mar 25, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 25 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Hispanic homeownership may Hit 50% by 2025

The Hispanic homeownership rate continued a steady rise last year and could reach 50 percent by 2025, despite a “hostile” market, according to an annual report from the National Association of His...

How your home probably earned more than you did last year

Mar 24, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 24 March 2022 | Agent Websites

How your home probably earned more than you did last year

That’s according to a March 18 report by Zillow that found skyrocketing home valuations exceeded the median income in a majority of American cities, as homes become more and more expensive across th...

Mar 23, 2022 Real Estate

Wed, 23 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales decline in February

Existing home sales ticked downward in February as continuing price increases met with growing interest rates leaving buyers scrambling. According to data released Friday by the National Associatio...

Lawmakers push for growth and density with affordable housing plan

Mar 22, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 22 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Lawmakers push for growth and density with affordable housing plan

When the pandemic arrived, Colorado was dragged into an intense new phase of its housing shortage. You can almost draw it exactly to March 2020 when things started to deviate from the norm. Since then...

Fear, doubt, and a perfect storm of uncertainty coming this spring

Mar 21, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 21 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Fear, doubt, and a perfect storm of uncertainty coming this spring

In most parts of the country, real estate has seen a seller’s market of unprecedented strength for going on two years now. You know the drill. Low to no inventory, multiple offers over list price, b...

Movement to resurrect rent control gains steam as rents increase

Mar 18, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 18 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Movement to resurrect rent control gains steam as rents increase

Driven in part by rent helping to drive up inflation, lawmakers in states and cities nationwide have revived long-dormant rent-control policies in recent years, according to a new report published by ...

As demand jumps for primary homes, second-home market mips

Mar 17, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 17 March 2022 | Agent Websites

As demand jumps for primary homes, second-home market mips

As mortgage rates have inched higher, demand for second homes has dropped precipitously, hitting its lowest level last month since May 2020, shortly after the coronavirus breached the U.S., according ...

Mar 16, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 16 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Bid Farewell to the Starter Home

Spring Madness is a week-long Inman series analyzing this year’s spring homebuying season. We’re digging into the state of the housing market, the impact of rising mortgage rates, the role of open...

As mortgage rates dip, demand for purchase loans jumps 9%

Mar 15, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 15 March 2022 | Agent Websites

As mortgage rates dip, demand for purchase loans jumps 9%

Demand for mortgages jumped last week as interest rates retreated from recent highs, thanks to a flight to safety into bonds by investors seeking shelter from the economic uncertainty created by the w...

1 out Of 12 homes in U.S. now valued at $1 million or more

Mar 14, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 14 March 2022 | Agent Websites

1 out Of 12 homes in U.S. now valued at $1 million or more

A record 8.2 percent of homes were valued at $1 million or more in February, according to a new report from Redfin released Wednesday. The figure represents approximately 6 million American homes t...

These 10 states have the highest vacancy rates according to the 2020 census

Mar 11, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 11 March 2022 | Agent Websites

These 10 states have the highest vacancy rates according to the 2020 census

The 2022 housing market continues to shock observers, with home prices hitting previously unthinkable highs even in the face of rising interest rates and stalled construction. Amid this race to the...

Metro denver, colorado springs both listed among country's 10 least affordable housing markets

Mar 10, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 10 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Metro denver, colorado springs both listed among country's 10 least affordable housing markets

Home prices are rising so fast along the Front Range that Denver and Colorado Springs ranked among the 10 most unaffordable housing markets in the country last month, according to an affordability sur...

Show your first-time buyers gravy, an app made to help save on down payments

Mar 9, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 09 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Show your first-time buyers gravy, an app made to help save on down payments

Gravy is a financial wellness app centered on helping renters save for a home. Platforms: iOS; Android Ideal for: Realogy agents; mortgage advisors; first-time buyer agents, renters Top Selling...

Appreciation, interest rates rise in february

Mar 8, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 08 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Appreciation, interest rates rise in february

February 2022 continued to be a pillar of strength in the Colorado economy, despite global uncertainty and upheaval. With a 5.36 percent month-over-month appreciation and interest rates increasing, an...

May americans relocated last year, and they're staying put

Mar 7, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 07 March 2022 | Agent Websites

May americans relocated last year, and they're staying put

Homeowner tenure flattened in 2021 as an estimated 27.1 million Americans relocated due to lower interest rates and the flexibility of remote work, according to Census Bureau data from November. Overa...

IBuyers purchased more than 70,000 homes in 2021, doubling previous record

Mar 4, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 04 March 2022 | Agent Websites

IBuyers purchased more than 70,000 homes in 2021, doubling previous record

According to Zillow's Q4 iBuyer report, IBuyers purchased 70,402 homes in 2021. Companies operating as instant buyers picked up more than 70,000 homes last year, setting a new high water mark f...

Pending home sales decrease due to anticipated dip in demand

Mar 3, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 03 March 2022 | Agent Websites

Pending home sales decrease due to anticipated dip in demand

New home transactions continued to sag in January, with fewer homes pending sales than a month earlier. Home contracts signed last month clocked in at 5.7 percent lower than in December, and 9.5 pe...

New home sales decline in january, but more inventory on the way

Mar 2, 2022 Market Trend

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New home sales decline in january, but more inventory on the way

Sales of newly built or soon-to-be-built homes dropped in January as builders continued to push through the same supply-chain issues that have been a thorn in the industry’s side for months. New ...

January saw more bidding wars than any other time during COVID

Mar 1, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 01 March 2022 | Agent Websites

January saw more bidding wars than any other time during COVID

January of 2022 is on record as the most competitive month ever for homebuyers, according to data released Wednesday from Redfin. Seventy percent of home offers handled by Redfin agents faced biddi...

Demand for purchase mortgages decreases for third consecutive week

Feb 28, 2022 Market Trend

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Demand for purchase mortgages decreases for third consecutive week

Rising interest rates dented homebuyer demand for purchase mortgages for a third week in a row last week, with requests to refinance also falling sharply, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association...

Home Prices still on a tear, despite slowdown in growth

Feb 25, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 25 February 2022 | Agent Websites

Home Prices still on a tear, despite slowdown in growth

Home prices were up 17.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same time last year, but there were signs that this period of frenzied growth in housing prices has been gradually runnin...

Homes flying off market in record time, according to new data

Feb 24, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 24 February 2022 | Agent Websites

Homes flying off market in record time, according to new data

Homebuyers are facing one of the most competitive housing markets ever recorded, with homes selling faster than ever during the first few weeks of 2022, according to a report Friday from Redfin. Fi...

Aug 10, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 10 August 2021 | Public News

Cherry Creek Vista Real Estate Update

Here's the most recent status of homes For Sale, Pending and Sold in the last 3 months in Cherry Creek Vista. Denver Home Finder Service...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update for July

Aug 5, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 05 August 2021 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update for July

Welcome news for the July Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for June - it shows the number of homes for sale has DOUBLED from May (3,833) to June (7,671) this year. ...

May 29, 2021 For Sellers

Sat, 29 May 2021 | Public News

Two Ways to Sell Your Home - Wholesale or Retail

Sell Your House for Retail Value? Or Wholesale Value? Which method is perfect for you? If you’re thinking about selling your home, there is more than one way to do that, depending on your real es...

April Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Apr 23, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 23 April 2021 | Public News

April Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The April Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for March shows listings DOWN 75.3% from March 2020. Think about that - listings are down 75%. This lack of homes for sale (3,...

Apr 21, 2021 For Sellers

Wed, 21 April 2021 | Public News

Use Your Home Equity to Buy Your "For Life" Home

If you are looking for your For Life home, this is a perfect way to use the equity in your current home to accomplish that goal. Just think of a newer home, with less maintenance, maybe a patio home,...

Mar 27, 2021 Real Estate

Sat, 27 March 2021 | Public News

2021 Real Estate Myths

Here are 5 common misconceptions about today's competitive real estate market. Check my other websites Denver Home Finder Service Denver Home Seller Service Cherry Creek School District Home...

March 2021 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Mar 27, 2021 Market Trend

Sat, 27 March 2021 | Public News

March 2021 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The March Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for February shows listings DOWN 69.7% from February 2020. Think about that - listings are down 70%. This lack of homes for ...

Mar 8, 2021 For Buyers

Mon, 08 March 2021 | Public News

4 Ways to Prepare for a Bidding War

With very few homes for sale right now, buyers are frequently competing against other buyers for the same home which results in a Bidding War. Here are 4 ways to be ready for a bidding war. Check...

February 2021 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Feb 26, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 26 February 2021 | Public News

February 2021 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for January shows listings DOWN 55.2% from January 2020. This lack of homes for sale (3,192)) is creating bidding wars agai...

December 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Dec 22, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 22 December 2020 | Public News

December 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The December Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for November shows listings DOWN 47% from November 2019. This lack of homes for sale (5,107)) is creating bidding wars agai...

November 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Nov 24, 2020 Market Trend

Tue, 24 November 2020 | Public News

November 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The November Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for October shows listings DOWN 46% from October 2019. This lack of homes for sale (4,442)) is creating bidding wars again....

Oct 19, 2020 For Buyers

Mon, 19 October 2020 | Public News

How to Prepare for a Bidding War

- With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. - From pre-approval to making your best offer, here are three tips to make s...

October 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Oct 18, 2020 Market Trend

Sun, 18 October 2020 | Public News

October 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The October Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for September shows listings DOWN nearly 47% from September 2019. This lack of homes for sale (7,051)) is creating bidding w...

Virtual Schools are Changing Homebuyer Needs

Sep 15, 2020 For Buyers

Tue, 15 September 2020 | Public News

Virtual Schools are Changing Homebuyer Needs

With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids to learn effectively are high on buyer wish lists. If you’re trying to make room for your fam...

September 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

Sep 14, 2020 For Sellers

Mon, 14 September 2020 | Public News

September 2020 Real Estate Update for Denver Metro Area

The September Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update and market final figures for August shows listings DOWN 40% to 8,019 from August 2019. This lack of homes for sale (inventory of homes) is creating...

Jan 10, 2020 Real Estate

Fri, 10 January 2020 | Public News

Buyers Are Waiting For Your Home

There’s a Long Line of Buyers Waiting for Your House If you’re following what’s happening in the housing market right now, you know that many people believe the winter months aren’t a good...

Dec 24, 2019 Other

Tue, 24 December 2019 | Public News

The Santa Tracker and NORAD story

There is such a fun story behind the history of NORAD's Santa Tracker. In 1955 a Sear's advertisement had a typo for a Santa hotline. The incorrect phone number actually went to a secret red...

Some Sellers Want Convenience Over Profits

Jun 24, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 24 June 2019 | Public News

Some Sellers Want Convenience Over Profits

Picture from Colorado Association of Realtors Some sellers want convenience over profits. For those type of sellers, an ibuyer might be a consideration. At the press of a button you can recei...

February 2019 Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview

Mar 24, 2019 Real Estate

Sun, 24 March 2019 | Public News

February 2019 Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview

In this February Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview we continue to see an increase in homes for sale – 35% increase over the same month the prior year. That continues to be great news for buye...

Mar 24, 2019 Real Estate

Sun, 24 March 2019 | Public News

Tips for Buying Your Retirement Home

Picture from RE/MAX.com/blog If you're thinking about buying your retirement home, here's some tips: 1) Location, location, location - also applies to retirement homes; 2) Don't Del...

Feb 11, 2019 Real Estate

Mon, 11 February 2019 | Public News

Homeowner Tax Deductions

You probably remember that there were tax law changes that might affect your 2018 tax return. Here's a list of the major areas that might affect you as a homeowner: -Standard Deduction Chang...

3 Repairs to Consider Before Listing Your Home

Jan 8, 2019 Real Estate

Tue, 08 January 2019 | Public News

3 Repairs to Consider Before Listing Your Home

Picture from Realtor Magazine If you're thinking about selling your home, here's three repairs that could save your sale and be cost effective: 1) Fix Flooring Flaws 2) Repair Water S...

Dec 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate ABC's A - K

Like many other industries, the real estate industry has its own lingo. But buying a home is your biggest investment, so you want to understand the terms that you are hearing. What's the differe...

Dec 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate ABC's L - Z

Like many other industries, the real estate industry has its own lingo. But buying a home is your biggest investment, so you want to understand the terms that you are hearing. What's the differe...

9 Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

Dec 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 December 2018 | Public News

9 Real Estate Trends to Watch for in 2019

Pictures from Colorado Association of Realtors Here are 9 Real Estate Trends Expected in 2019: 1. Wanted: More homes for sale 2. Home prices will keep going up 3. Mortgage rates will continu...

Bidding Wars for Real Estate at 8 year low

Dec 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 December 2018 | Public News

Bidding Wars for Real Estate at 8 year low

Chart from Nation Mortgage Professional Good news for buyers - bidding wars are the lowest they have been in the last 8 years. Redfin has been tracking bidding wars since 2011. Last year 45% ...

More Homes will Sell Below Their Asking Price

Dec 15, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 15 December 2018 | Public News

More Homes will Sell Below Their Asking Price

Picture from Magazine Realtor According to a new forecast, in the first quarter of 2019, 77% of homes will sell below their asking price. Sellers need to get more realistic about the changing ma...

Dec 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 December 2018 | Public News

Real Estate Can Build Wealth

Picture from Forbes There are numerous reasons that real estate can build wealth. Besides appreciation that most other asset classes have, real estate can have: -cash flow -depreciation -le...

Dec 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 December 2018 | Public News

Winter is a Good Season to Buy a Home

Winter can be a better time to buy a home instead of spring or summer. The sellers that have their homes on the market tend to be very motivated to sell and move. Fewer buyers are out in the market ...

Dec 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 December 2018 | Public News

Conforming Loan Limits Increased

Picture from HousingWire Conforming loan limits have increased for the third year in a row. They increased 6.9% from $453,100 to $484,350. That applies to any mortgage loan that is sold to Fa...

Dec 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 December 2018 | Public News

US Housing Market Slowing Down

Picture from HousingWire.com Housing Market is slowing down across the nation. Goldman cites three main reasons: 1) Mortgage Rates are Continuing to Rise 2) Home Prices are Rising Faster ...

Nov 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 November 2018 | Public News

Benefits of Home Ownership

Have you ever heard people complaining about the renters in the neighborhood? It seems like the renters let their home and yard deteriorate. They are missing the "Pride of Ownership". The...

Proposal to reduce need for appraisal for government backed mortgages

Nov 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 November 2018 | Public News

Proposal to reduce need for appraisal for government backed mortgages

Picture from Housingwire.com For Government backed mortgage loans, Federal Regulators are proposing to decrease appraisal requirement for homes $400,000 or lower. The current threshhold is $25...

Nov 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 November 2018 | Public News

Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

One thing to educate yourself about before buying a home is the hidden costs of buying and owning a home. Most people are aware about the cost of an inspection and appraisal. But these are 5 other t...

Nov 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 November 2018 | Public News

Scary Real Estate Terms

Picture from RE/MAX.com/blog Every industry has their own language and own terms. But these terms have to do with one of the biggest purchases you will make. That helps make them more scary a...

Details on Popular Places to live in Colorado

Nov 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 11 November 2018 | Public News

Details on Popular Places to live in Colorado

"From the hustle and bustle of Denver, to the charming streets of Steamboat Springs, and the quaint neighborhoods of Littleton, Colorado has area has so much to offer. Whether you're searching...

Nov 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 November 2018 | Public News

2019 Housing Market Forecast

Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors®, recently gave his 2019 housing forecast. Several key points he made: - home prices to continue to increase, though at a slo...

Nov 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 04 November 2018 | Public News

Best Time to Buy a New Home

Picture from New Home Source Most people think that spring is the best time to buy a home. Well, it's definitely the busiest time to buy a home. Plus that timing makes the most sense for ...

Oct 27, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 27 October 2018 | Public News

Denver Real Estate Market Cooling

Picture from Denverite.com Prices are still rising but the hot seller's market is cooling some. RE/MAX found home sale closings were down 19% in Sept. 2018 from Sept. 2017. Nationally sales...

Don't worry about these item while house hunting

Oct 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 21 October 2018 | Public News

Don't worry about these item while house hunting

While house hunting, there are numerous things to consider. However, according to Zillow, these are 10 items that you should not be worried about: 1) A Home's Age; 2) Paint Colors; 3) Wonky Wall...

Oct 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 21 October 2018 | Public News

Home Defect Warning Signs

When you are starting to look at homes, besides looking at the neighborhood, floor plan and upgrades, you should also watch for these possible home defect warning signs: -Overpowering scent (bad sc...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for September

Oct 11, 2018 Market Trend

Thu, 11 October 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for September

We continue to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had a 20% increase in homes for sale in Sept 2018 (12,024) over Sept 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 6.7% from a year ago. The Averag...

Oct 11, 2018 Real Estate

Thu, 11 October 2018 | Public News

What Determines Your Interest Rate

When you start thinking about buying a home, you probably start doing research on interest rates. When you look online, you see different answers as to what current interest rates are. Sometime that...

New Home or Resale Home - which is right for you?

Oct 6, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 06 October 2018 | Public News

New Home or Resale Home - which is right for you?

Since this article is written for a new home magazine, the focus seems to be on the advantages of buying new: -Energy Consumption/Green Building -Flexibility for Space & Wiring Customization -Repla...

25 Top Denver Area Neighborhoods to Live In

Oct 2, 2018 Education/Classes

Tue, 02 October 2018 | Public News

25 Top Denver Area Neighborhoods to Live In

5280's 2nd annual list of the Mile High City's Most Livable neighborhoods is out. They used 4 variables to determine their ranking: Crime Data, Home Prices, School Rankings and an X factor. ...

Sep 30, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 30 September 2018 | Public News

Fall Bring Price Drops

Picture from Realtor.com Magazine Redfin reports that 1 out of every 4 home seller dropped their asking price for the month between mid August to mid Sept. We are experiencing more homes on ...

How Much Will the Utility Bills Cost for a Particular Home?

Sep 30, 2018 For Services Providers

Sun, 30 September 2018 | Public News

How Much Will the Utility Bills Cost for a Particular Home?

Picture from Cohomeblog.recolorado.com Whether you're are thinking about renting or buying a home, one thing that will take a bite out of your budget is the utility bills. Here's a way...

Sep 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 September 2018 | Public News

Frozen Credit Files

After the latest Equifax data breach more and more consumers are opting to freeze their credit files to help prevent fraud. Not a bad idea. BUT that could cause problems when applying for a mortgage...

Home Buying - Read and Understand the Contract

Sep 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 23 September 2018 | Public News

Home Buying - Read and Understand the Contract

This article has the regular advice on things to do before buying a home. But it also adds one important step - read and understand the offer contract. The Colorado Real Estate Commission approved c...

Sep 16, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 16 September 2018 | Public News

Ray of Sunshine for Home Buyers

Picture from Denver Metro Association of Realtors The last 4 years has been the strongest sellers' market in our lifetime. That has made things very difficult for buyers. But now we're ...

Sep 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 September 2018 | Public News

Baby Boomers Are Not Eager to Downsize

Picture from Housingwire.com Trulia did a study on homeowners 65 years & older and compared the results to a similar survey 10 years ago. Some of the key findings were: -Baby Boomers are work...

Sep 9, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 09 September 2018 | Public News

How Does a Buyer Determine What to Offer?

Now that you've found your perfect home, how do you decide how much to offer? You can't just use a formula to determine what to offer. You need your agent to do some research and homework for ...

Sep 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 September 2018 | Public News

10 Ways to Lose a House

Picture from REMAX.com The real estate market is very competitive for buyers. Besides the tough competition, here's 10 additional Ways to Lose a House and make the home buying experience mor...

Experts say these are the best times of year to buy a home

Sep 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 02 September 2018 | Public News

Experts say these are the best times of year to buy a home

The perfect time for sellers to sell their home and get the best price is in spring and summer. If you are a buyer during that time period, it might feel like a stampede. The lack of homes for sale,...

Aug 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 25 August 2018 | Public News

What is MIP on a Mortgage Loan?

Picture from Realtor.com Your lender is referring to a MIP charge on top of your interest and prinicpal payment on your mortgage? You may wonder what that is and why you have to pay for it. M...

Which Denver Metro Cities have a Rent Decrease this year

Aug 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 25 August 2018 | Public News

Which Denver Metro Cities have a Rent Decrease this year

Everyone knows that home prices have been continually going up; but rents are also going up. A "new analysis found that one-bedroom rent in Denver went up on a month-by-month basis by a higher pe...

Aug 18, 2018 For Buyers

Sat, 18 August 2018 | Public News

Helpful Things to Know About Moving

Picture from Prospects Plus Moving is one of the most stressful events in life. Proper planning can help limit the stress. Besides the 4 tips in the above article, one of the best tips I have...

Aug 18, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 18 August 2018 | Public News

Mortgage Rates take a Breather

Photo from MarketWatch So far in 2018 the 30-year-fixed has averaged 4.44%, up from 3.99% in 2017. Experts have expected rates to rise to 5.0% by the end of the year. But we're now experien...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for July

Aug 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 11 August 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for July

Good news for buyers. We continue to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had an 16.3% increase in homes for sale in July 2018 (11,229) over July 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 7.3% f...

Aug 11, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 11 August 2018 | Public News

Have Home Prices Hit Their Peak?

The experts expected this summer to be the most competitive housing market in history. However, the expected rush of offers for the limited amount of homes on the market hasn't happened. Mortgag...

Denver Neighborhood ranked in Top 5 Neighborhoods in the Nation

Aug 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 04 August 2018 | Public News

Denver Neighborhood ranked in Top 5 Neighborhoods in the Nation

Picture from Realtormag ATTOM Data Solutions evaluated affordability, home price appreciation, school scores, crime rates, unemployment rates and property taxes of 10,000 neighborhoods. The Hunt...

Aug 4, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 04 August 2018 | Public News

Is a Home Warranty Worth the Cost?

Home warranties frequently cost around $450.00. A listener asks Dave Ramsey if he thinks a home warranty is worthwhile to purchase. The point Dave made was that a home warranty company could not sta...

Is the Real Estate Market Starting To Cool a Bit?

Jul 29, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 29 July 2018 | Public News

Is the Real Estate Market Starting To Cool a Bit?

Graph from National Association of Realtors Industry experts are starting to see signs that may indicate that the real estate market is starting to cool down a bit. Some buyers have been sitting ...

Jumbo Loans with 5% down and no mortgage insurance

Jul 20, 2018 Real Estate

Fri, 20 July 2018 | Public News

Jumbo Loans with 5% down and no mortgage insurance

Picture from Housingwire.com Homes are appreciating so rapidly that more and more buyers are now needing jumbo mortgage loans instead of conforming loans. More and more companies are designing p...

Can Congress Fix the Broken Credit Reporting System?

Jul 15, 2018 Other

Sun, 15 July 2018 | Public News

Can Congress Fix the Broken Credit Reporting System?

Picture from Housingwire.com In the Senate hearings there were two major concerns: 1) Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's lack of ability to penalize credit bur...

Jul 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 July 2018 | Public News

Home Prices in Denver area hold steady

Graph from Denver Metro Association of Realtors Good news for buyers. Median June home prices in the Denver metro area remained unchanged from the month of May. July is frequently the seasonal ...

Jul 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 July 2018 | Public News

Home Sellers are Using Spycams

Is there a video or recording device in this bookshelf? It's bad enough that homebuyers are competing with many other buyers. But now they have another disadvantage. More and more sellers hav...

Breather From Escalating Mortgage Interest Rates

Jul 1, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 01 July 2018 | Public News

Breather From Escalating Mortgage Interest Rates

Picture from Housing Wire Freddie Mac reports that mortgage interest rates are stablizing. As of June 28th 30 year fixed mortgage rates have decreased 4 in the past 5 weeks to 4.55% Industry ...

Real Estate Wire Transfers Become Targets for Criminals

Jul 1, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 01 July 2018 | Public News

Real Estate Wire Transfers Become Targets for Criminals

Picture from Housing Wire Criminals are always finding new ways to steal your money. One of the latest techniques is to redirect wire transfers. Historically, title companies would send the len...

Jun 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 23 June 2018 | Public News

Prepare to Visit Open Houses

Picture from ReColorado.com Some advanced preparation will help your Open House tour be more productive: -Research neighborhoods and Open Houses scheduled for your preferred day & time -Pla...

Jun 23, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 23 June 2018 | Public News

What You can Learn at an Open House

Going to an Open House is a good way to learn about a particular home and that neighborhood. But here are some do's and don'ts. -Politely ask Questions - ask about the home, motivations fo...

Jun 17, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 17 June 2018 | Public News

What does my Credit Score Mean?

Picture from Nova Home Loans Before you apply for a mortgage loan, you will most likely want to find out what your credit score is and what it means. The higher your credit score the less risk y...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for May

Jun 10, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 10 June 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for May

We contine to have an increase in homes for sale. We've had an 11% increase in homes for sale in May 2018 (8,625) over May 2017. The Average Sold Price is up 9.6% from a year ago. The Average ...

Jun 2, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 02 June 2018 | Public News

Glossary to Mortgage Lending Terms

Picture from Nova Home LoansWhen you start looking for a mortgage loan, you're greeted with a foreign language - the language of mortgages. Here's a helpful Glossary of Mortgage Terms. ...

How to Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time - Part I

May 27, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 27 May 2018 | Public News

How to Buy & Sell a Home at the Same Time - Part I

Unless you're a first time buyer, chances are good that you also have a home to sell in order to buy a new one. Coordinating that sell and then the buy scenario can be challenging and tricky. ...

How to Avoid these 10 Real Estate Deal Killers

May 20, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 20 May 2018 | Public News

How to Avoid these 10 Real Estate Deal Killers

In the home buying process there are so many moving parts and so many people involved that it's not unusual to run into snags that end up killing the deal. About 1 out of every 3 transactions rig...

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for April

May 12, 2018 Market Trend

Sat, 12 May 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview for April

The biggest problem that the Denver metro real estate market has had is the lack of homes for sale. That improved a lot in April. There was a 12.0% increase in "Active" homes for sale in Apr...

May 12, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 12 May 2018 | Public News

Open House Etiquette

Picture from REcolorado blog Do's - Greet the Agent - to let him/her know you are there Don'ts - Ring the doorbell or knock - if the agent is talking to other customers, they may not be ...

May 6, 2018 Market Trend

Sun, 06 May 2018 | Public News

Win a Bidding War for Your Next Home

Picture from www.Interest.com In our current market, there are many buyers competing for a few homes for sale. Here's some tips from www.Interest.com on how to win the bidding war for your...

Apr 28, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 28 April 2018 | Public News

10 Questions to Ask Your Future Realtor

Picture from Realtor.comYour realtor helps you navigate thru probably the biggest purchase in your life. Here's 10 questions that will help you find the realtor that's right for you. 1) ...

Freddie Mac expanding 3% down payment program

Apr 28, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 28 April 2018 | Public News

Freddie Mac expanding 3% down payment program

One of the biggest obstacles for homebuyers is coming up with the down payment. Freddie Mac is expanding their 3% down payment program to remove geographic or income restrictions. That will allow ...

Apr 21, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 21 April 2018 | Public News

Put Your Tax Refund Into Your Home

Picture from cohomeblog.recolorado.com Here are three ways you can put your tax refund into your home. 1) If you're a buyer, use your tax refund to increase the money you're saving for...

Apr 14, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 14 April 2018 | Public News

How to Get Over the Home that Got Away

In this competitive seller's market, buyers find themselves frequently bidding against other buyers. But only 1 person can win the bid. If you're one that didn't win the bid, how can you...

Apr 8, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 08 April 2018 | Public News

5 Tips for Choosing a Mortgage Lender

Picture from REcolorado blog How do you decide which mortgage lender is the best one for your needs? REcolorado has 5 Tips for Choosing a Lender: 1) Shop Lenders - be sure to talk to more than ...

Mar 31, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 31 March 2018 | Public News

Considering a New Construction Home?

Picture from REcolorado.com Are you thinking about exploring the option of a new build home? The idea of a brand new home, that has never been lived in before, can be an appealing thought. ...

Mar 31, 2018 Real Estate

Sat, 31 March 2018 | Public News

Tips for Buying a New Construction Home

Picture from REcolorado In order to get the guidance and help from a realtor that represents you in choosing new construction, be sure to get your realtor involved early. Instead of negotiat...

How to Increase your home value by choosing the best neighborhood

Mar 25, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 25 March 2018 | Public News

How to Increase your home value by choosing the best neighborhood

There are so many factors to take into consideration in choosing a neighborhood. Three strategies for choosing the best neighborhood: 1) Go where the rich are; 2) Buy close to Starbucks; 3) Buy in th...

Browsing for Homes online - what you should know

Mar 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 March 2018 | Public News

Browsing for Homes online - what you should know

It's so much fun to search online for your perfect home. You can find out a lot of information online. But browser beware! The property site you're using doesn't always stay up to dat...

Neighborhood with HOA? Or Neighborhood without HOA

Mar 18, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 18 March 2018 | Public News

Neighborhood with HOA? Or Neighborhood without HOA

Picture from Realtor.com Some buyers absolutely don't want to live in an HOA community; some request neighborhoods with HOAs. Why the difference. There are pros and cons to HOAs - like ever...

Denver Metro Market Overview for February

Mar 11, 2018 Real Estate

Sun, 11 March 2018 | Public News

Denver Metro Market Overview for February

The biggest problem that the Denver metro area has had in the real estate arena is the lack of homes for sale. In February we saw a welcome increase in homes for sale. February 2018 had 6,169 Active...

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