Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners … [Read more...]
Articles for Renters Considering Buying a Home
Are you currently renting a home? Then following articles may well be worth your time reading. Also my Rent vs. Buy page focuses on key points to be aware of as a renter thinking about buying a home. This information is likely to bring up questions so please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
REcolorado MLS Ranking: Scott Rodgers Top-40 Agent by Residential Sales, Top-5 for Denver County, #1 in Denver’s Most Competitive Market Ever.
Quick Recap of the 2022 Denver Real Estate Market 2022 was a very active year for me in Denver real estate. The Denver real estate market in 2022 was intense, fast, constantly changing, and not for the faint of heart. I referred to it as … [Read more...]
Moving Now May Be A Better Option Than This Spring
Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face … [Read more...]
Metro Denver Housing Market – 2022 Recap / January 2023
Let's take a look at the most recent metro Denver housing market reports using data compiled from December's activity and for all of 2022... Denver Housing Market Update - January 2023 Reported in January using data from December, … [Read more...]
[LIVE WEBINAR] In 2023, Use Market Knowledge To Create Success
Find Your Next Home Please call/text/message/email me to share your thoughts about your next home and I'll identify your most important next step. If you're reading this late at night and want to start now, first send me an email, … [Read more...]
Move Out of the Rental Trap in 2023
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true … [Read more...]
Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble In 4 Graphs
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...]
Now Is Time To Sell — Homebuyers Move Up Their Timeline To Buy
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...]
2021 Metro Denver Housing Market Recap
The 2021 metro Denver real estate market will go down in the record books as being one of the most competitive markets we have had. Fueling the intensity were big forces, such as record low housing supply, high buyer and renter demand, … [Read more...]
111,285 Reasons to Buy a Home in 2021
The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National … [Read more...]
How Affordable Are Houses Today Compared to Prior Decades? (1975-2021)
There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive … [Read more...]
Median Rental Rates Are Now Higher Than Mortgage Payments – Time To Buy A Home
According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond simply … [Read more...]
Americans Rank Non-Financial and Personal Benefits of Homeownership as Most Valuable
Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of … [Read more...]
Why Mortgage Rates May Increase and What It Means for Home Buyers
We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of … [Read more...]
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