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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.

What is Happening with Home Prices?

December 6, 2022

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling a Home Tagged With: Denver Real Estate Market, home prices

Prioritizing Your Preferences as Homebuyer

December 5, 2022

There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. That’s because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: First-Time Homebuyers, homebuyer preferences

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

November 23, 2022

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

October 24, 2022

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Will Mortgage Rates Continue To Rise?

April 13, 2022

There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast … [Read more...]

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

Obtaining a Mortgage Amid Financial Difficulties

March 28, 2022

It’s no secret that the housing market is hot right now. Demand is high and supply is low, leading to high prices for home buyers. However, in the long term, it’s overwhelmingly a smart financial decision to buy a home as opposed to renting … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Financing a Home, News Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, down payment, First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, saving to buy a home

Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today

March 9, 2022

You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that … [Read more...]

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

What is Causing High Buyer Demand? [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 18, 2022

Some Highlights There’s an influx of buyers looking for homes today, and that means your house is in high demand. Here are a few reasons why so many people are looking to buy a home. Buyers are motivated to beat rising mortgage … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: supply and demand

Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble In 4 Graphs

February 17, 2022

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate, Renting, Selling a Home Tagged With: appreciation, foreclosure, Housing Bubble, housing inventory, Mortgage Loan, saving to buy a home, supply and demand

Now Is Time To Sell — Homebuyers Move Up Their Timeline To Buy

February 16, 2022

While some homeowners may be tempted to hold off until spring to list their houses, you should know – homebuyers aren’t waiting. Demand is high today as more people are trying to beat rising mortgage rates. As a result, eager buyers are … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate, Renting, Selling a Home Tagged With: preparing home to sell, saving to buy a home, supply and demand

How Homebuyers Can Win in a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 11, 2022

Some Highlights Even in today’s sellers’ market, there are still ways for buyers to win big. Build a team of trusted professionals and make strategic plays as you budget and pick your desired neighborhoods. Then, be ready for the … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate

Some Americans Face A More Challenging Path To Homeownership

February 9, 2022

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of their own. While equitable access to housing has come a long … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Homeownership, Real Estate Tagged With: equality, homeownership rate, millennials

Remote Work May Benefit Home Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 4, 2022

Some Highlights: If your workplace is delaying its return to office plans or is allowing permanent work from home options, that may open up new possibilities for your home search. Ongoing remote work could give you the chance for a … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, millennials, remote work, saving to buy a home

Why it is Crucial for Homebuyers to be Pre-Approved in 2022

January 24, 2022

You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with … [Read more...]

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

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