Young buyers (Millennials & Gen Z) have waited longer than previous generations to enter the housing market for their first home. However, this hasn’t stopped them from dreaming about the home they will eventually buy. Many spend hours … [Read more...]
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.
Gen X Has Grown Up, Time For Your Dream Home!
During the housing market crash, Generation X homeowners lost more wealth than other generations. However, things are changing now! A strong economy, increasing home prices, and the recovery of the housing market are helping this generation … [Read more...]
Is It Better To Rent Or Own A Home?
In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent for a while. But often, there is a dilemma: should you keep paying rent, knowing that rent is rising … [Read more...]
2 Myths That Deter Home Buyers
Freddie Mac recently released a report entitled, “Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research.” Their research revealed that, “For many prospective homebuyers, saving for a down payment is the largest barrier to achieving the goal of … [Read more...]
What Will It Cost To Wait A Year To Buy A Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac forecasts interest rates to … [Read more...]
Buying A Home This Summer? Here Are 4 Reasons Why It’s A Good Time.
Here are four reasons to consider buying today instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest U.S. Home Price Insights reports that home prices have appreciated by 3.7% over the last 12 months. The same report … [Read more...]
Housing Affordability Is Actually Better Than Many Think
There have been many headlines decrying an “affordability crisis” in the residential real estate market. While it is true that buying a home is less affordable than it had been over the last ten years, we need to understand why and what … [Read more...]
Can You Guess America’s Choice for Best Long-Term Investment?
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings accounts. For the sixth year in a row, real estate has come … [Read more...]
Were You Foreclosed On Years Ago? Don’t Be Afraid to Buy a Home Again!
According to CoreLogic, from 2006 to 2014 “there were 7.3 million housing foreclosures and 1.9 million short sales.” The hesitation some Americans feel after experiencing a foreclosure brings to mind the old saying: “Fool me once- shame on … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Home Buyers Searching For Their Dream Home
In today’s real estate market, low inventory dominates the conversation in many areas of the country. It can often be frustrating to be a first-time homebuyer if you aren’t prepared. In a realtor.com article entitled, “How to Find … [Read more...]
Freddie Mac’s 4 Tips for Making Competitive Offers
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a competitive market, you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee that your dream of … [Read more...]
Affordability Research: Good News For First-Time Home Buyers
Home prices have been on the rise for the last seven years, leading many housing market analysts to conclude that first-time homebuyers are being shut out of the market due to affordability concerns. The National Association of Realtors … [Read more...]
It’s a Buyers or Sellers Market Depending on the Type of Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
A Tale of Two Markets: A trend that has been emerging for some time now is the contrast between inventory and demand in the premium and luxury markets versus the starter and trade-up home markets and what that is in turn doing to … [Read more...]
Reasons Why Home Buyers Decide to Use a 20% Down Payment
If you are in the market to buy a home this year, you may be confused about how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people you talk to will tell you that you need to save 20% or you won’t be able to secure a … [Read more...]
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