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Articles for Home Buyers

Are you considering buying a home in the Denver metro area, or anywhere for that matter? The articles below will help you get in tune with the market, things to consider as a homebuyer, and more. Should you have any questions please contact me, and if you like this content please share it online.

Key Terms New Homebuyers Should Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

January 19, 2024

Some Highlights Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don't know the terms used during the process. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it's a good idea to learn these key housing terms and … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home

Home Affordability is Affected by 3 Key Factors

January 18, 2024

Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s been a little bit of relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most recent peak in … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Financing a Home Tagged With: housing affordability

New Construction Homes Bring Much Needed Supply to Buyers

January 16, 2024

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s why. Near-Record … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Selling a Home Tagged With: new build home, new construction home

Time to Move? Rightsizing Your Home For Retirement

December 27, 2023

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, it’s a good time to consider if your current house is still a good fit for the next chapter in your life. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home Tagged With: retirement, senior housing, seniors

A Comparison of Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

October 13, 2023

Some Highlights When deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors. Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time. If … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Renting Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, Denver Rental Rates, rent

Grandparents are Moving Farther to be Near Loves Ones

October 10, 2023

Many people distanced themselves from their loved ones during the pandemic for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools opened. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate Tagged With: family, multigenerational, seniors

How Owning Your First Home Can Benefit You

October 4, 2023

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, knowing what led other people to make that decision can be helpful. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When asked why they purchased their first home … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate, Renting Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, First-Time Homebuyers, living with parents

Build Wealth by Owning Your Home

July 20, 2023

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You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. What makes wealth so much higher for homeowners? A recent article from Realtor.com says: “Homeownership has long been tied to building wealth—and for good … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, First-Time Homebuyers

Metro Denver Housing Market – June 2023

June 28, 2023

Denver real estate market snapshot, June 2023

Let's look at the metro Denver real estate market reports using data compiled from May... Denver Housing Market Update - June 2023 Reported in June using data from May, by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors: Metro … [Read more...]

Topic: National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Buying a Home, Selling a Home Tagged With: Denver Real Estate Market, moving to Denver, relocating to Denver, supply and demand

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

April 12, 2023

Have you been saving up to According to Freddie Mac, there are multiple ways your refund check can help you as a homebuyer. If you’re getting a refund this year and thinking about buying a home, here are a few tips to keep: Saving … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: taxes

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

April 10, 2023

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Why Buying a Home Today Is a Smart Decision

March 23, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: buy home, Buy vs Rent Home, buyer's agent, First-Time Homebuyers, saving to buy a home

What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market

March 16, 2023

Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate

Selecting Your Needs vs Wants When Buying a Home This Spring

March 15, 2023

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: First-Time Homebuyers, saving to buy a home

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