News from Vickie Hall, Realtor in Colorado

Construction materials costs increases 19%, leading to dip in buyer confidence

Jan 24, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 24 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Construction materials costs increases 19%, leading to dip in buyer confidence

Builder confidence kicked off 2022 with the first decline in four months as rising inflation and supply chain disruptions continue to complicate homebuilders’ jobs, according to the National Associa...

Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

Jan 24, 2022 First Time Home Buyers

Mon, 24 January 2022 | Partner News

Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in to...

4 states meet pre-pandemic job levels, with likely more on the way

Jan 21, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 21 January 2022 | Agent Websites

4 states meet pre-pandemic job levels, with likely more on the way

Some places have traversed the long road to economic recovery more quickly than others, as Texas and Arizona join the ranks of states that have replaced the job losses they suffered since the beginnin...

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Jan 21, 2022 For Buyers

Fri, 21 January 2022 | Partner News

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place t...

Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

Jan 20, 2022 Buying Myths

Thu, 20 January 2022 | Partner News

Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitiv...

Wages increasing faster than rent in majority of counties

Jan 20, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 20 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Wages increasing faster than rent in majority of counties

The 2022 rental affordability report released last week from Attom Data Solutions focused on the affordability of renting versus homeownership in counties across the United States. The report found th...

Six entrance tweaks to boost your home’s value

Jan 19, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 19 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Six entrance tweaks to boost your home’s value

You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, and if you’re selling your home, the first impression buyers get is the appearance of your entrance. A few inexpensive changes can boost y...

With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

Jan 19, 2022 Buying Myths

Wed, 19 January 2022 | Partner News

With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, th...

Listings drop to lowest point since 2016 in latest metro denver real estate market report

Jan 18, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 18 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Listings drop to lowest point since 2016 in latest metro denver real estate market report

New listings in the metro Denver area dropped to the lowest total since 2016 in the latest market report from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR). As mortgage rates continue to be low, buy...

Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move

Jan 18, 2022 For Sellers

Tue, 18 January 2022 | Partner News

Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move

As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the s...

Jan 17, 2022 First Time Home Buyers

Mon, 17 January 2022 | Partner News

Achieving the Dream of Homeownership

Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provi...

Mortgage rates reach highest point since early 2020

Jan 17, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 17 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Mortgage rates reach highest point since early 2020

Rising mortgage rates are “closing the door” on opportunities for homeowners to refinance at lower rates, but demand for purchase loans remains steady, according to the Mortgage Bankers Associatio...

The top 10 housing markets of 2022 for first-time buyers

Jan 14, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 14 January 2022 | Agent Websites

The top 10 housing markets of 2022 for first-time buyers

First-time homebuyers have had a difficult time over the past few years, with inventory hitting some of its lowest lows as competition and prices have continue to increase. But with remote work now...

When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Jan 14, 2022 For Sellers

Fri, 14 January 2022 | Partner News

When Is the Right Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide when to list your house, the time is now. There are plenty of buyers eagerly waiting for your home to hit the market. The latest data indicates home s...

Are first-time buyers driving the surging housing demand?

Jan 13, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 13 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Are first-time buyers driving the surging housing demand?

In the immediate aftermath of the housing crash of 2008, government tax credits helped propel first-time buyers to their greatest share of home sales in at least four decades. But when those credit...

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

Jan 13, 2022 For Buyers

Thu, 13 January 2022 | Partner News

What’s Going To Happen with Home Prices This Year?

After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower pace in the last quarter of 2021. However, the latest Home Price I...

Top five cities in the world voted the best places to live

Jan 12, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 12 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Top five cities in the world voted the best places to live

If you had to live somewhere other than in the United States, where would it be? The world is full of beautiful and exciting place to live, but when considering where to live, there ae a variety of fa...

Jan 11, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 11 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Demand for vacation homes declines

Demand for vacation homes slipped modestly in December, but remained 77 percent above pre-pandemic levels prior to March 2020, according to a report released Thursday from Redfin. The December numb...

Homeowner still cheaper than renting, except in biggest cities

Jan 10, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 10 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Homeowner still cheaper than renting, except in biggest cities

Home ownership is a less expensive option than renting in a majority of U.S. housing markets, even as median home prices shoot through the roof, according to a new report. A report released Thursd...

10 Factors creating a perfect storm in real estate inventory

Jan 7, 2022 Market Trend

Fri, 07 January 2022 | Agent Websites

10 Factors creating a perfect storm in real estate inventory

No matter the source, the message is the same: We are experiencing a record-breaking lack of homes for sale. Since the trends being reported have been national in scope, I dove into our local county r...

Rent control: does It make housing affordable?

Jan 6, 2022 Market Trend

Thu, 06 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Rent control: does It make housing affordable?

Once upon a time, there was a quirky little parochial town called St. Paul, Minnesota — not to be confused with its twin, Minneapolis. (I also call it home.) The city of St. Paul plans on fixing the...

Jan 5, 2022 Market Trend

Wed, 05 January 2022 | Agent Websites

U.S. Median rent increased 11% in 2021

The median asking rent in the U.S. increased 11 percent over the course of 2021 as inflation hit Americans in full force, according to a report from online rental marketplace Dwellsy. That’s thre...

Near-Record home price growth continues, despite upcoming slowdown

Jan 4, 2022 Market Trend

Tue, 04 January 2022 | Agent Websites

Near-Record home price growth continues, despite upcoming slowdown

Home prices soared once again in October, but offered more signs that the rate of growth may have peaked for now. Homes sold in October went for 19.1 percent more than they did in the same month la...

As omicron triggers market volatility, mortgage rates decline

Jan 3, 2022 Market Trend

Mon, 03 January 2022 | Agent Websites

As omicron triggers market volatility, mortgage rates decline

Buyers who locked in mortgage rates this week got a bit of a reprieve as they continued to race to get ahead of the long-term rate increases to come. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage fell to...

Dec 30, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 30 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Ten most common new year resolutions

Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions in an attempt to spark positive change. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finan...

For years, homeowners have stayed put. Why that is about to change?

Dec 29, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 29 December 2021 | Agent Websites

For years, homeowners have stayed put. Why that is about to change?

After housing prices plummeted in 2008, homeowners became newly reluctant to sell and move. Midway through the pandemic, however, the floodgates have opened for the first time in more than a decad...

Existing-Home sales rise again, fueled by climbing mortgage rates

Dec 28, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 28 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales rise again, fueled by climbing mortgage rates

Existing-home sales increased by 1.9 percent from October to November 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.46 million, according to the National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) existing-hom...

Forbes group makes predictions for 2022 real estate market and beyond

Dec 27, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 27 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Forbes group makes predictions for 2022 real estate market and beyond

The Forbes Biz Council recently shared their insights on the future of real estate and what trends they believe will impact the market in the coming years. The complexity of local zoning and permit...

Dec 24, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 24 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Home inventory decreases to record low

Home inventory has grown even more scarce as the number of houses on the market reached an all-time low last month, Redfin reports. The seasonally adjusted number of homes for sale was 18 percent l...

Realtor Group predicts extreme seller’s market in 2022

Dec 23, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 23 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Realtor Group predicts extreme seller’s market in 2022

The state’s largest real estate association has predicted a massive inventory shortage in 2022, creating an “extreme” seller’s market in the New Year. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors ...

Filing your tax returns early has several advantages

Dec 22, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 22 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Filing your tax returns early has several advantages

By filing your income tax returns early, you will be among the first returns to be e-filed on January 31st, which also means you will be among the first taxpayers to receive their refund early if one ...

10 Booming housing markets to watch in 2022

Dec 21, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 21 December 2021 | Agent Websites

10 Booming housing markets to watch in 2022

Experts have said that the real estate market is finally showing signs of slowing after a year of surging home prices and intense buyer competition. But desirable markets across the Mountain West and ...

U.S. Home Price Growth Accelerates to 45-Year Record

Dec 20, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 20 December 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. Home Price Growth Accelerates to 45-Year Record

U.S. home price growth surged a record 18 percent year over year in October to the highest growth rate in the 45-year history of CoreLogic’s Home Price Index. While the rate of annual home price ...

What kids around the world leave for santa claus on christmas eve

Dec 17, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 17 December 2021 | Agent Websites

What kids around the world leave for santa claus on christmas eve

It’s customary for most children here in the United States to leave milk and cookies for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Some kids prefer to leave a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Leaving a treat f...

What you need to know before deducting charitable donations on your taxes

Dec 16, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 16 December 2021 | Agent Websites

What you need to know before deducting charitable donations on your taxes

There are several things you should know before you give donations to a charity. Many people give to charities each year during the holiday season. It’s a great time to help those less fortunate. Bu...

Decline in demand for mortgage refinancing previews what's to come

Dec 15, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 15 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Decline in demand for mortgage refinancing previews what's to come

Homebuyer demand for purchase mortgages picked up last week after adjusting for the Thanksgiving holiday, but requests to refinance were down sharply as mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row...

Realtor.com report: 2022 real estate market may be

Dec 14, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 14 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Realtor.com report: 2022 real estate market may be "mixed bag"

A new report from realtor.com indicates 2022 should see an increase in existing homes sales, though challenges with supply will likely linger and turn the year into something of a “mixed bag.” ...

Record increase in Fannie, Freddie loan limits sparks debate

Dec 13, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 13 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Record increase in Fannie, Freddie loan limits sparks debate

Rapid home price appreciation during the pandemic means loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will make a record-breaking leap in 2022, fueling a debate over housing affordability and competition...

Housing prices predicted to increase by 16 percent in 2022

Dec 10, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 10 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Housing prices predicted to increase by 16 percent in 2022

Housing prices in the metro Denver area are about to increase at a record rate, according to investment bankers. Goldman Sachs recently released a forecast of the nation’s housing market future. The...

Dec 9, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 09 December 2021 | Agent Websites

New home sales climb to 6-month high

After increasing by double digits in September 2021, sales of new single-family homes slowed significantly in October, rising by a modest 0.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, t...

Unique holiday foods from around the world

Dec 8, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 08 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Unique holiday foods from around the world

Food is the cornerstone of the holiday season. It brings friends and family together to share memories, cultural traditions, and great flavors. From figgy pudding to fruit cake, many foods bring on...

2021 on pace to be biggest year for existing-home sales since 2006

Dec 7, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 07 December 2021 | Agent Websites

2021 on pace to be biggest year for existing-home sales since 2006

Existing-home sales increased by just 0.8 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.34 million but the resiliency should push sales beyond 6 million homes, the highest volume since ...

Internal revenue service announces dirty dozen tax scams

Dec 6, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 06 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Internal revenue service announces dirty dozen tax scams

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to COVID-10 tax relief, including Economic Im...

Home prices and sales expected to decrease over next 2 years

Dec 3, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 03 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Home prices and sales expected to decrease over next 2 years

Inflation is heating up and could accelerate further, but the impact on mortgage rates is likely to be modest thanks to the Federal Reserve laying out a clear roadmap of its plans to withdraw its supp...

5 Reasons why the 2022 housing market Looks to be strong

Dec 2, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 02 December 2021 | Agent Websites

5 Reasons why the 2022 housing market Looks to be strong

For almost the past two years, real estate professionals have been riding the housing boom to record sales and transaction volume. However, as home prices reach astronomical levels, some experts, agen...

Unique gifts help make the holiday season fun and memorable

Dec 1, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 01 December 2021 | Agent Websites

Unique gifts help make the holiday season fun and memorable

Life is more interesting when things get a little unusual, and the same is true for the holidays. While everyone else is busy snatching up the latest electronic games and singing along to their favori...

U.S. Experience record-breaking 8th month of high-speed sales

Nov 30, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 30 November 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. Experience record-breaking 8th month of high-speed sales

The pace of home sales broke a record for the eight consecutive month during October even amid slowing seasonal patterns, according to a report from realtor.com released on Wednesday. Amid the cont...

NAR: Home prices experience double-digit growth across 80% of metropolitan areas in Q3

Nov 29, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 29 November 2021 | Agent Websites

NAR: Home prices experience double-digit growth across 80% of metropolitan areas in Q3

Home prices continued their impressive upward climb during the third quarter of 2021, with the median sales price of single-family existing homes increasing in 99 percent of the 183 markets measured b...

The top 10 benefits of living in an HOA community

Nov 26, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 26 November 2021 | Agent Websites

The top 10 benefits of living in an HOA community

When you consider purchasing a home within an HOA community, there are several questions you may have, such as “What are the benefits of living in a covenant-controlled neighborhood.” First, you n...

Recent decline in mortgage rates increases home demand

Nov 25, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 25 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Recent decline in mortgage rates increases home demand

What at first appeared to be a brief blip in mortgage rate growth deepened this week into a more persistent dip as rates for 30-year loans dropped back below 3 percent. The average rate for a 30-ye...

As mortgage rates dettle, will borrowers respond?

Nov 24, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 24 November 2021 | Agent Websites

As mortgage rates dettle, will borrowers respond?

Mortgage rates eased at the end of October, but it remains to be seen whether lower rates will drive increased demand for mortgages. That’s because most of the decline in rates tracked by the Mor...

Nov 23, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 23 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Recent decline in mortgage rates increases home demand

What at first appeared to be a brief blip in mortgage rate growth deepened this week into a more persistent dip as rates for 30-year loans dropped back below 3 percent. The average rate for a 30-ye...

How will inflation impact the housing market?

Nov 22, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 22 November 2021 | Agent Websites

How will inflation impact the housing market?

It seems that nothing ever stays the same. The United States is currently experiencing the highest inflation rate it has seen in the past 30 years, with a 6.2 percent rise in consumer prices last mont...

America's most expensive enclaves: the big climbers and fallers of 2021

Nov 19, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 19 November 2021 | Agent Websites

America's most expensive enclaves: the big climbers and fallers of 2021

America’s most exclusive home markets got even more expensive in 2021, and new numbers from PropertyShark show just how much. All 10 of the nation’s priciest ZIP codes surpassed $4 million in m...

Home sales believed to be immune from economic pessimism

Nov 18, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 18 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Home sales believed to be immune from economic pessimism

Americans’ confidence that the economy is on the right track is at its lowest level since 2013, but increasingly negative consumer sentiment is not seen as an immediate threat to home sales as homeb...

Rise in mortgage rates stabilizes; don't expect it to last

Nov 17, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 17 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Rise in mortgage rates stabilizes; don't expect it to last

Amid an otherwise consistent pattern of steep hikes, mortgage rates dipped this week for only the second time since late September. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped back to 3.09 perc...

Zillow spent big in Colorado’s Front Range this summer, months before collapse of home-flipping business

Nov 16, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 16 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Zillow spent big in Colorado’s Front Range this summer, months before collapse of home-flipping business

The collapse of Zillow Offers — the online real estate giant’s venture into buying and selling homes — announced Nov. 2 can be traced, in one small part, to its over eagerness to invest in Color...

Metro denver home sales, listings drop in october

Nov 15, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 15 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Metro denver home sales, listings drop in october

Home sales and listings in the metro Denver area dropped considerably in October as the market appears to cool compared to this time last year, according to the most recent market report from the Denv...

4 Big real estate trends to bet on in 2022

Nov 12, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 12 November 2021 | Agent Websites

4 Big real estate trends to bet on in 2022

Looking toward the future is a huge part of any real estate agent’s job but just what that means can be a challenge to figure out. Should you be keeping your eye on blockchain and cryptocurrency? Fi...

Homeowners who left forbearance now more likely to require help

Nov 11, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 11 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Homeowners who left forbearance now more likely to require help

More than half a million homeowners who put their loans in forbearance during the pandemic are now in active loss mitigation, a 37 percent jump from a month ago, as relief programs that allowed millio...

Questions to ask yourself before buying a vacation home

Nov 10, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 10 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Questions to ask yourself before buying a vacation home

Did you fall in love with your last vacation destination and know that you absolutely must buy a home there so that you can recreate those magical experiences. You are not alone. According to the Nati...

Why the housing market will cool in 2022

Nov 9, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 09 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Why the housing market will cool in 2022

You’re hearing it from every corner: Home values are rising so fast that a cooling period is imminent. And according to Zelman & Associates CEO Ivy Zelman, there are some strong indicators that a tu...

As prices climb to historic record, new home sales beat expectations

Nov 8, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 08 November 2021 | Agent Websites

As prices climb to historic record, new home sales beat expectations

Sales of new single-family homes spiked 14 percent between August 2021 and September 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing...

30-Year Mortgage Rates reach highest point since early spring

Nov 5, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 05 November 2021 | Agent Websites

30-Year Mortgage Rates reach highest point since early spring

Rates for 30-year mortgages earlier this week reached their highest levels since April as the U.S. housing market continued to navigate a host of unprecedented conditions. A month of sharp growth h...

Existing-Home sales recover in september after august decline: NAR

Nov 4, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 04 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Existing-Home sales recover in september after august decline: NAR

Existing-home sales surged 7 percent in September 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.29 million following August’s 2 percent dip in sales, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) repo...

2021 on track to be one of the strongest years in real estate history for home sales

Nov 3, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 03 November 2021 | Agent Websites

2021 on track to be one of the strongest years in real estate history for home sales

A new report from real estate tech firm MoxiWorks predicts that a strong fall and winter homebuying season should mean 2021 will wrap up with nearly 7 million total sales — making it one of the stro...

Rent prices experienced close to rare double-digit growth in August: CoreLogic

Nov 2, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 02 November 2021 | Agent Websites

Rent prices experienced close to rare double-digit growth in August: CoreLogic

Nationwide, rent for a typical single-family home surged 9.3 percent in August, notching a year-over-year increase in growth unparalleled since at least 2005, according according to CoreLogic’s late...

As list prices keep soaring, many homebuyers are not playing along

Nov 1, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 01 November 2021 | Agent Websites

As list prices keep soaring, many homebuyers are not playing along

The share of homes that sold for more than they were initially listed for dropped in September for the third consecutive month, according to a report released Thursday by OJO Labs. Approximately 43...

Mortgage rates for home loans reach highest levels since june

Oct 29, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 29 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Mortgage rates for home loans reach highest levels since june

Homebuyers took rising mortgage rates in stride last week, but interest in refinancing continued to dwindle as rates for home loans hit their highest levels since June. The Mortgage Bankers Associa...

Robust market may be cooling as we enter the winter season

Oct 28, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 28 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Robust market may be cooling as we enter the winter season

Real estate market observers report that the robust metro Denver real estate market may be cooling somewhat as we enter the winter months. The record-breaking home buying and selling activity in Color...

Housing affordability improves for 2nd straight month

Oct 27, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 27 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Housing affordability improves for 2nd straight month

Despite market headwinds, housing affordability improved for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors’ August Housing Affordability Index. Affordability imp...

Oct 26, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 26 October 2021 | Agent Websites

What mortgage loan is best for you?

Unless you can buy your home entirely in cash, finding the right property is only half the battle. The other half is choosing the best type of mortgage. You’ll likely be paying back your mortgage ov...

If Mortgage Rates keep rising, home price may moderate

Oct 25, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 25 October 2021 | Agent Websites

If Mortgage Rates keep rising, home price may moderate

After months of relative stability, mortgage rates are headed up as investors who fund home loans digest the prospects for long-term inflation and the Federal Reserve’s plans to taper support for mo...

Oct 22, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 22 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Five things to keep in mind when buying a brand new home

Brand new homes can be very appealing. They haven’t been lived in, you can customize features, and you avoid the improvement costs that can come with older homes. If the new home is part of a pla...

Denver ranked among the top food cities in the country

Oct 21, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 21 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Denver ranked among the top food cities in the country

Denver is one of the top cities in the country for food lovers, according to a report from WalletHub. Denver ranked 18th overall when considering several categories. While Denver wasn’t ranked first...

Think twice before dealing with companies that want to buy equity in your home

Oct 20, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 20 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Think twice before dealing with companies that want to buy equity in your home

Home equity investment companies lend you money, based on your home’s equity, for a fixed period of time. For this, you give them a percentage of your home’s future appreciation. This is risky bec...

Better Holdco enabling homebuyers in 12 states to make cash offers

Oct 19, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 19 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Better Holdco enabling homebuyers in 12 states to make cash offers

Demonstrating once again that it’s about more than just mortgages, Better Holdco Inc. has rolled out a cash offer program to its real estate brokerage clients that it’s already scaled up to 45 mar...

Tips for finding listings in a highly competitive market

Oct 18, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 18 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Tips for finding listings in a highly competitive market

Becky Eakle believes that 60 percent of a real estate agent’s work should be with sellers. And if an agent has been in the business for more than two years, that percentage should tick up to 70. The...

Oct 15, 2021 Market Trend

Fri, 15 October 2021 | Agent Websites

US home prices soar to 45-year high

U.S. home prices soared 18.1 percent in August, notching the highest annualized rate of acceleration since CoreLogic began recording the data in 1977. U.S. home prices increased by 1.3 percent betw...

Essential workers dismiss space and age of home to afford rent: Zillow

Oct 14, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 14 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Essential workers dismiss space and age of home to afford rent: Zillow

In September, a CoreLogic report showed that single-family rents hit a new record in July 2021, and renters are making sacrifices to afford those skyrocketing rents. Millions of essential workers i...

Is staging your home for sale worth the effort?

Oct 13, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 13 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Is staging your home for sale worth the effort?

Is staging your home for the market really worth the time and effort? When potential buyers come to view your home, you want them to see themselves living there. They need to feel at home, so many per...

Buyers wonder if sellers are getting greedy, as asking prices soar to new records

Oct 12, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 12 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Buyers wonder if sellers are getting greedy, as asking prices soar to new records

The median asking price of newly listed homes for sale surged 12 percent year over year to a new record high of $361,250 during the four-week period ending September 26, according to tech-powered brok...

U.S. Home price growth experiences biggest gain in a generation

Oct 11, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 11 October 2021 | Agent Websites

U.S. Home price growth experiences biggest gain in a generation

U.S. home price growth soared 19.7 percent in July, extending an unprecedented 14-month streak of increases and setting a new record for annual price growth, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. Nat...

Median home price in metro Denver escalates dramatically

Oct 8, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 08 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Median home price in metro Denver escalates dramatically

The median home price in the metro Denver area saw an increase year-over-year of anywhere from 15.2% in Wheat Ridge to 41% in Lone Tree, with everything in between. The metro area has been at less tha...

Short-Term rental demand will likely be high for fall, winter

Oct 7, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 07 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Short-Term rental demand will likely be high for fall, winter

Short-term rental demand fell below 2019 levels for the first time since April 2021 in August, dropping by 0.9 percent, according to a report from short-term rental analytics company AirDNA. As fam...

For 2nd consecutive month, new home sales see modest gains

Oct 6, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 06 October 2021 | Agent Websites

For 2nd consecutive month, new home sales see modest gains

Sales of newly built single‐family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 740,000 in August 2021, up 1.5 percent from the revised July rate of 729,000, according to data released on Friday b...

Home costs stay in acceptable range thanks to low mortgage rates

Oct 5, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 05 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Home costs stay in acceptable range thanks to low mortgage rates

Low mortgage rates and rising incomes have kept monthly housing costs largely within affordable levels, but those costs have been creeping closer to the limits of what lenders recommend. The main c...

Oct 4, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 04 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Five free and easy ways to save energy

Every step you take to save energy helps you save money and reduce your home’s impact on the environment. If every American simply replaced one light bulb with a more energy-efficient variety, we wo...

Fall housing forecast: moderating prices, tighter inventory, less competition

Oct 1, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 01 October 2021 | Agent Websites

Fall housing forecast: moderating prices, tighter inventory, less competition

It looks like real estate agents will have time to pause and take in a breath of crisp, fall air as they transition from the summer to the fall real estate market, according to insights from industry ...

As inventory situation improves, demand for mortgages surges

Sep 30, 2021 Market Trend

Thu, 30 September 2021 | Agent Websites

As inventory situation improves, demand for mortgages surges

Demand for purchase loans rebounded last week to the highest level seen since April, as demand for housing remains strong and more listings become available in some markets. The Mortgage Bankers As...

Struggling homeowners may evade foreclosure due to surging prices

Sep 29, 2021 Real Estate

Wed, 29 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Struggling homeowners may evade foreclosure due to surging prices

According to a survey of real estate experts and economists, only 1 in 20 homes that hit the market next year will be foreclosed properties According to a recent survey sponsored by Zillow, as evic...

Multifamily housing starts deliver august surprise as single-family starts decline

Sep 28, 2021 Market Trend

Tue, 28 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Multifamily housing starts deliver august surprise as single-family starts decline

Multifamily housing starts beat expectations in August, rising 3.9 percent from the revised July estimate to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,615,000, likely buoyed by softening lumber prices, a...

Rent prices increase dramatically once again: CoreLogic

Sep 27, 2021 Market Trend

Mon, 27 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Rent prices increase dramatically once again: CoreLogic

While June’s rental prices were the highest since 2005, July’s numbers set new records yet again. According to the latest Single-Family Rent Index report from CoreLogic released on Tuesday, rent f...

Home sales expected to stay strong this fall: MoxiWorks

Sep 24, 2021 Real Estate

Fri, 24 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Home sales expected to stay strong this fall: MoxiWorks

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the looming autumn season, a new report from real estate tech firm MoxiWorks suggests home sales will remain strong during the next month and a half. Th...

Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom

Sep 23, 2021 Real Estate

Thu, 23 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Fewer homes sell in August than last year, a first since pandemic boom

For the first time since the pandemic-fueled housing boom began, fewer homes sold in the month of August than in the same period the previous year. Home sales dropped 1.4 percent from July to Augus...

Mortgage Rates remain stable as virus continues

Sep 22, 2021 Market Trend

Wed, 22 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Mortgage Rates remain stable as virus continues

Rates for 30-year loans that have remained almost eerily stable for weeks posted yet another period of minimal change, according to results from Freddie Mac’s latest lender survey. Uncertainty ov...

Profit margins on fixer-uppers decrease as flip sales increase

Sep 21, 2021 Real Estate

Tue, 21 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Profit margins on fixer-uppers decrease as flip sales increase

It’s not the most lucrative time to flip houses, but that’s not stopping investors from getting back in the game. Profit margins on home flips in the second quarter of the year hit their lowes...

Foreclosure rate hits 22 year low, with every state tallying declines

Sep 20, 2021 Real Estate

Mon, 20 September 2021 | Agent Websites

Foreclosure rate hits 22 year low, with every state tallying declines

After a year of downward action, foreclosure rates have hit a historic 22.5-year low: 0.2 percent. Total delinquency rates fell to 4.4 percent in June, down 2.7 percentage points from last year, ac...

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...

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