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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.

Stay Calm and Carry On! This Is NOT 2008

September 5, 2019

Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 57% … [Read more...]

Topic: National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate Tagged With: recession

How a Mortgage Payment is Affected by Property Taxes

September 4, 2019

When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see … [Read more...]

Topic: Homeownership, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, taxes

Buying or Selling a Home When You Have Kids

August 28, 2019

According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take on a … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home Tagged With: living with kids

Mortgage Interest Rate Update – August 2019

August 27, 2019

Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market. According to Freddie … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Interest Rates

A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 23, 2019

Some Highlights: The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast! Saving for a down payment takes a little … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate

5 Steps to Avoid Information Overload When Buying or Selling a Home

August 22, 2019

When someone is thinking about buying or selling a home, they want to be well-informed. They want to make the right decision for themselves and their family. They scour the internet for any information they can find about the housing … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home

Housing Supply Not Keeping Pace with Population Increase

August 20, 2019

Many buyers are wondering where to find houses for sale in today’s market. It’s a true dilemma. We see an increase in buyer demand, but the supply available for purchase isn’t keeping up. The number of new housing permits issued prior to … [Read more...]

Topic: Selling a Home, Buying a Home, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate Tagged With: housing inventory, housing supply

Get Down With the Lingo of Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 16, 2019

Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear when buying a … [Read more...]

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

Another Look at Housing Affordability

August 15, 2019

It seems you can’t find a headline with the term “housing affordability” without the word “crisis” attached to it. That’s because some only consider the fact that residential real estate prices have continued to appreciate. However, we must … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: housing affordability

Real Estate Reality TV vs. Real Life: 5 Myths Explained

August 13, 2019

Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV binge session? We’ve all been there, watching entire seasons of shows like “Property Brothers,” “Fixer Upper,” and “Love It or List It,” … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home

Rent Vs. Own a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

August 9, 2019

Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space. Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home

Test Your Knowledge: Mortgage Down Payments

August 6, 2019

Whether you’ve owned a home before, or you’re ready to jump into homeownership for the first time, there are always a lot of questions swirling around about what is truly required for a down payment, and how to best source down payment … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: down payment, First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Loan

Millionaire to Millennials: Their Biggest Mistake Is Not Buying a Home

August 5, 2019

On his personal website, self-made millionaire David Bach makes a striking statement:  “Not prioritizing homeownership is the single biggest mistake millennials are making.”  He further stated, “Buying a home is an … [Read more...]

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

5-Year Home Equity Growth Forecast

July 30, 2019

Many of the questions currently surrounding the real estate industry focus on home prices and where they are heading. The most recent Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) helps target these projected answers. Here are the results from … [Read more...]

Topic: Homeownership, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: home equity

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