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Home Sellers Benefit From Today’s Mortgage Rates in These 2 Ways

January 17, 2024

If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. In … [Read more...]

Topic: Selling a Home Tagged With: Mortgage Interest Rates

What Fluctuating Mortgage Rates Mean To You

April 3, 2023

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your … [Read more...]

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

Mortgage Interest Rates Are Rising, Here Is What You Should Know

February 28, 2023

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: First-Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Interest Rates, saving to buy a home, supply and demand

Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What To Avoid After You Do.

December 28, 2022

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan

Buy Now Before Mortgage Rates Increase Even More

January 19, 2022

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan, saving to buy a home

How Affordable Are Houses Today Compared to Prior Decades? (1975-2021)

August 11, 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...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Homeownership, National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate, Renting Tagged With: appreciation, Buy vs Rent Home, Denver Real Estate Market, Denver Rental Rates, economy, First-Time Homebuyers, home equity, housing crisis, housing inventory, housing supply, millennials, Mortgage Interest Rates, recession, relocating to Denver, saving to buy a home, senior housing, supply and demand

What To Do Before Mortgage Interest Rates Increase

July 19, 2021

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In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher than … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan, saving to buy a home

Four Reasons a 20% Down Payment is a Good Idea

March 1, 2021

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...]

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

Why Mortgage Rates May Increase and What It Means for Home Buyers

February 23, 2021

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...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Financing a Home, Real Estate, Renting, Selling a Home Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, First-Time Homebuyers, millennials, Mortgage, Mortgage Interest Rates, Mortgage Loan, saving to buy a home, supply and demand

Compare Home Mortgage Interest Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 19, 2021

Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, down payment, First-Time Homebuyers, millennials, Mortgage Interest Rates, saving to buy a home

Mortgage Loan Interest Rates Near Historic Lows [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 22, 2020

Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably this spring and are hovering at a historically low level. Locking in at a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan. … [Read more...]

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

The Current Housing Market in 6 Charts [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 13, 2019

Some Highlights: Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home. Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses … [Read more...]

Topic: National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Real Estate Tagged With: Buy vs Rent Home, DOM, Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage Interest Rate Update – August 2019

August 27, 2019

Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market. According to Freddie … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast and the Cost of Waiting To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 19, 2019

Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still … [Read more...]

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

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