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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.

3 Reasons to Buy a Home – Summer 2019

July 25, 2019

Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking to move up to the home of your dreams, now is a great time to purchase a home. Here are three major reasons to buy today. 1. Affordability Many people focus solely on price when talking about … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Is Renting a Home the Best Choice for Me?

July 22, 2019

If you’re currently renting and have dreams of owning your own home, it may be a good time to think about your next move. With rent costs rising annually and many helpful down payment assistance programs available, homeownership may be … [Read more...]

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

Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast and the Cost of Waiting To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 19, 2019

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still … [Read more...]

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

What Type of Real Estate Investors Are Buying in This Market?

July 18, 2019

Over 10% of all residential homes are purchased by investors, and that number continues to rise. Who are these investors? Many have speculated that the large institutional conglomerates such as Blackstone, American Homes 4 Rent, and … [Read more...]

Topic: Real Estate Investing, Buying a Home, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate Tagged With: investor buyer, real estate investing

A Lot Has Changed in a Year for Sellers

July 17, 2019

Over the last few years, many sellers have been hesitant to put their houses on the market because they feared not being able to find another home to buy. We’ve reported on inventory shortages in the past, and it’s been a constant … [Read more...]

Topic: Selling a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy or Sell Home First, sell, sell home to buy home

A Breakdown of Millennial First-Time Homebuyer Stats [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 12, 2019

Some Highlights: According to the US Census Bureau, “millennials” are defined as 18-36-year-olds. According to NAR’s latest Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, the median age of all first-time home buyers is 32. More and more … [Read more...]

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

5 Big Reasons to Own Your Home And Not Rent

July 9, 2019

Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate

Now Is A Great Time to Upgrade Your Current Home!

July 8, 2019

Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners wanting to … [Read more...]

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

10 Steps to Follow When You Buy a Home This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 5, 2019

Some Highlights: If you are thinking of buying a home, you may not know where to start. Here is a simple list of 10 steps that you will go through to purchase a home. Make sure to ask your agent for details about each step and … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Millennials Will Increase Demand for Condominiums

July 2, 2019

When deciding to buy a home, people are presented with many different options. The type of home you buy depends on your needs, budget, and in many cases, the desired maintenance level. For many millennials, their choice has been buying a … [Read more...]

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

What to Expect at Your Home Inspection

June 27, 2019

So you made an offer and it was accepted. Now, your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Agents oftentimes make your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Know Your Wants vs. Needs Before You Look For Your Dream Home

June 26, 2019

In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you start your home search. If you’ve been thinking about buying a home of your own for some time now, you’ve … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Experience the Difference Having a Professional on Your Side Makes

June 25, 2019

In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. The truth is, the addition of more … [Read more...]

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

Buyers: Get Pre-Approved To Determine Your Budget

June 24, 2019

In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show that you … [Read more...]

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

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