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...]
Why it is Crucial for Homebuyers to be Pre-Approved in 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...]
Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership
Homeownership has long been considered the American Dream, and it’s one every American should feel confident and powerful pursuing. But owning a home is also a deeply personal dream. Our home provides us with safety and security, and … [Read more...]
Homebuyers Feel Relief With Fall Home Inventory Surpassing Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the … [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...]
Homebuyers: Let’s Play ‘Fact or Fiction’ [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert … [Read more...]
What Is It Like to Buy or Sell a Home in Denver’s Sellers Market?
Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good for people who want to list … [Read more...]
What Home Price Appreciation Means for Sellers
When you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does it mean to you? Through context clues alone, chances are you know it has to do with rising home prices. And as a seller, you know rising home prices are good news for your … [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...]
Denver Housing Market Improving for Home Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for buyers and the overall market. Although the … [Read more...]
Four Reasons a 20% Down Payment is a Good Idea
If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you may be wondering how much money you need to come up with for your down payment. Many people may think it’s 20% of the loan to secure a mortgage. While there are plenty of lower down payment … [Read more...]
By The Numbers: Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights Over the past year, homeowners have gained an unprecedented opportunity to sell with great success while buyer demand is soaring. With homes selling twice as fast as they did last year at this time, getting multiple … [Read more...]
Will There Be More Housing Inventory For Home Buyers in 2021 Than Last Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the … [Read more...]
