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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.

Millennials Will Contribute to Strong Home Buyer Demand For Many Years

April 9, 2019

There has been a lot written about millennials and their preference to live in city centers above their favorite pizza place. Some have even gone so far as to say that millennials are a “Renter-Generation”. And while this might be true … [Read more...]

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

Pet-Friendly Homes Are In High Demand By Homebuyers

April 8, 2019

One of the many benefits of owning your own home is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers, rather than alienating the 68% … [Read more...]

Topic: Selling a Home, Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate Tagged With: pet-friendly home, pets

Things to Consider About Your Home as You Approach Retirement

April 7, 2019

As more and more baby boomers enter retirement age, the question of whether they should sell their homes and move has become a hot topic. In today’s housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home … [Read more...]

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

What You Need to Know About Today’s Real Estate Market in 3 Charts

April 3, 2019

The Housing Market has been a hot-topic in the news lately. Depending on which media outlet you watch, it can start to be a bit confusing to understand what’s really going on with interest rates and home prices! The best way to show … [Read more...]

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

2019 Is A Great Time To Upgrade Your Current Home

April 2, 2019

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

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

Should Homebuyers Worry About A 2008 All Over Again? Short Answer: No. Here’s Why…

April 1, 2019

Last week, realtor.com released a survey of active home shoppers (those who plan to purchase their next home in 1 year or less). The survey asked their opinion on an impending recession and its possible impact on the housing market. Two … [Read more...]

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

The 10 Steps of Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

March 28, 2019

Some Highlights: If you are considering 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

How To Make Your Home Mortgage Cost Work For You And Build Wealth

March 27, 2019

There has been a lot written about the benefits of homeownership. One benefit that continues to rise to the top is the added wealth homeowners gain simply by paying their mortgage while their home increases in value over time. The … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate Tagged With: wealth

The Big Gap Between Headlines and the Truth

March 25, 2019

“I have observed that not the man who hopes when others despair, but the man who despairs when others hope, is admired by a large class of persons as a sage.” – John Stuart Mill (1840s) Even back in the mid-1800s, people knew that negative … [Read more...]

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

Your Tax Refund Is A Path To Homeownership!

March 24, 2019

According to data released by the Internal Revenue Service(IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $3,143 this year when filing their taxes. This is down slightly from the average refund of $3,436 last year. Tax refunds … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate Tagged With: tax, tax refund

46 Million Millennials Are Mortgage Ready. But Do They Know It?

March 19, 2019

Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations … [Read more...]

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

Buying A Home? Here Is The Credit Score You Will Need.

March 18, 2019

There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: credit score

A Simple Way To Increase Your Family’s Wealth Over Time

March 17, 2019

Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’ that allows you to use … [Read more...]

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

Act Before Your Luck Runs Out! Is It Time To Buy A Home This Spring?

March 15, 2019

Don't Let Your Luck Run Out! Buy A Home This Spring. Some Highlights: Mortgage Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018 (talk to a loan officer for your specific rate). Take … [Read more...]

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

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