Yet another drawback of inflation and ever-rising interest rates is the possibility that it’s harder to qualify for a home loan. Just how much harder is it to get a home loan when interest rates change?
Make your home ADA compliant: 8 Helpful Tips
About 26% of all Americans have a disability so a home that is ADA accessible (compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) could be a hot commodity when you go to sell your home.
10 Things to Consider When Investing in Rental Property
Thousands of people move to Colorado every year and rental property is a great investment. Those looking for property to rent in the Denver metro area may be looking on either a short-term or long-term basis
17 Costly Mistakes New Homeowners Make
Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make and that you should NEVER do to your home under any circumstances.
Part 2: The Pros and Cons of Living on a Golf Course
Below are some things to keep in mind when looking at homes on a golf course so you have all the facts you need.
Part 1: The Pros and Cons of Living on a Golf Course
Golf is one of the most popular sports played today and if you are an avid player the thought of living on a golf course must have crossed your mind? Imagine waking up every morning and having all the amenities on your doorstep! Living on a golf course sounds very appealing to those who love the game. It may signify …
6 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone
However, a constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home are probably not on the guest list for your backyard party. Be the home on the block that bugs run from.
Questions to Ask When Meeting a New Realtor
Personality, working style and area of specialty are all important factors to consider when picking a real estate agent to help you buy or sell your house. Buying and selling a home can be a process so you want to make sure you find the best fit for you
Creating the Perfect Home Office Space
Some homes are perfect for a home office, while others lack space and send their owners seeking new homes that are better for working at home.
When Your Home Sells Quickly in Denver
If you’re selling your home, one of the biggest pain points you may encounter could be moving very quick through the selling process. Sometimes you want to sell your home quickly and get on to the next phase in your life, but sometimes your home sells so quickly, you’re still adjusting to the idea of moving!
Big Purchases to Avoid While Looking for a Home
It’s common advice, but if you are in the market looking for a home you want to be extra diligent when it comes to your finances and purchases. Specifically, you want to avoid anything that will lower your liquid asset value or alter your debt to income ratio. Your upcoming home loan will be unfortunately impacted by any large purchase …
Investing In Short-term Rental Property
Short-term rental investment can be exciting and very profitable. In instances where the location is in a high-traffic ski resort for example, the rental could be booked all winter long and bring in a great passive income for you as the owner.
Tips for Going Over Asking Price in Denver
It’s estimated that nearly 70% of all homes in the Denver metro market have sold over the asking price, as of May 2022.
7 Things You Don’t Know About Golf Course Living
Golf course living provides a great community and lifestyle that offers fun amenities, beautiful homes, manicured lawns and all the golf an avid player could ever want to play.
Live in the Payment, Not the Price
Living in the payment also means that you can comfortably pay your mortgage and maybe even add on additional principal by doing a refinance over time.
The Cost of Waiting: Buying a Home in Colorado
In the last ten years, there has been some ebb and flow in the market but appreciation has increased at about 10% per year.
Reconcilable Differences: House Hunting Edition
You love your spouse and although you may not love their preferences, they still may have a point. Before even starting to look at properties, it may be a good idea for you both to sit down together and list out what you’d like in a home.
Keeping Your Cool as a Buyer in a Sellers Market
More often than not, every time a buyer client loses out on a home, we find another home that they love and everything works out. To be sure, it is very disheartening in the moment. Below are a few keys things I recommend to home buyers who have recently lost out on a home they love:
Luxury Living in Colorado
One recent newsworthy luxury purchase is the transaction made by newest Denver Bronco Russell Wilson. Only weeks after relocating, Wilson and his family purchased a 20,000 square foot mansion in the Denver suburb of Cherry Hills Village.
4 Scenarios: Home Prices and Interest Rates
Over the years, I have seen some patterns and scenarios, especially that relate to interest rates, which have been somewhat common in this market and I’ve highlighted them below.