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Mortgage Rate: 6.0% versus 6.5% (how much does it matter?)
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most important considerations for buyers is the interest rate on their mortgage. The interest rate directly impacts how much a buyer will pay over the life of their loan, as well as their monthly mortgage payments. ...
Should I Sell My House Now? What to Expect from 2023
The extreme seller’s market left a deep impression on the housing market. For a brief period, sellers were able to ask for anything and everything - and plenty of buyers were willing to pay it, due to extremely low interest rates that made borrowing cheap. Now...
How Much to Offer on a House (and the problems with low balling)
List price and sale price are two different things - and that’s due in part to your initial offer on a home. Making an offer on a home is an important part of the homebuying process, but many homebuyers are in the dark as to how to determine this important...
Is 2023 a Good Year to Buy? 9 Tips for Homebuyers
Buyers who heard about the crazy competitive market of last year should be advised: homes are now sitting on the market for longer, so if you’re not sure about a property, you likely have time to think it over. November '22 (the latest month on record) saw homes on...
How to Sell a House in Colorado (Essential Info for 2023)
The housing market has received a reset. What was an incredibly strong seller’s market a year ago has shifted - buyers now hold power. Sellers who want to sell their homes quickly will have to pay attention to the details now, and not just rely on the super-hot market...
Can I Sell My Home Now? Questions You Need to Answer
With interest rates rising and the economy showing signs of slowing it may now be the time to sell your home. When can I sell my home for the highest price? Conventional wisdom says that the summer is the best time to sell your home, since there are the most...
How Buying a Home Can Protect Against Inflation
Why is everything so expensive?! Rising inflation rates have affected all of us. Prices for things like gas, groceries, and other services have been rising at an alarming rate. In fact, such a dramatic inflationary period hasn't happened since the early 80's. Not only...
Top 10 Home Energy Savings Tips for Spring
An important part of homeownership is making sure your home is operating as efficiently as possible. The following simple home energy saving tips are a great way to start reducing your energy usage - and your energy bills - this season! Service your air conditioner....
Can a Seller Back Out of an Accepted Offer on a House? 5 Questions to Ask an Expert
I accepted an offer on my house. I want out. So, can I back out of an accepted offer? You perfectly manicured your lawn, and staged your house for flawless photos. Then, you vacated your space for hours to allow random people to walk around and judge your private...
How to Get an Offer Accepted in 2022
Making a winning offer on a home in a seller’s market is like trying to say the alphabet backwards. It’s not easy. Sellers are focused on getting the highest price possible for their homes. While buyers continue to struggle in understanding how to get an offer...
Should I Offer Less Than Asking Price? Start Here
Buying a house is often the most expensive purchase a person will ever make in their lifetime. Knowing when to offer less than asking price might help save money in the long run. Many buyers wonder what they can offer on a house and what a seller would ultimately...
The Best Time to Buy a House: A Complete Guide
If you’ve found yourself wondering what the best time to buy a house is, there are a few different routes to get the right answer. Some recommend studying the market trends for the best interest rate. While others recommend a specific month, and even a best day of the...
How to Downsize Your Home: Important Tips to Consider
While some real estate agents might think that Always Be Closing is a mantra for their professional lives, everybody (some more than others) should partake at least a little bit in Always Be Downsizing. The human experience is one of endlessly acquiring more stuff and...
5 Mistakes Fix and Flippers Make When Choosing a Real Estate Broker
Flipping houses is a lucrative gig, many want to break into the industry but few are successful. Often, fix and flipping is romanticized by today’s popular television shows, but any seasoned real estate investor will tell you a fix and flip project is anything but...
What credit score do I need to buy a house?
Your credit score can have a major impact on your ability to buy a house and the types of loans that are best for you. Not to mention how big your down payment needs to be, and how much interest you will need to pay. For first time buyers, knowing how much house you...
Seattle Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Raleigh Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Phoenix Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Denver Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Charleston Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Atlanta Housing Market: February 2022
Following December holidays, buyers flooded the real estate market in January. Unfortunately, they were met with low inventory levels and with that, limited homes to choose from in markets across the country. While many are hoping for relief from the seller’s market...
Things to Look for When Buying a House
People always come to me and ask “What should I know about buying a house?” or “What if I’m a first-time home buyer?” or “What should I look for when buying a house?”. So, I thought I’d put pen to paper and share my experiences with everyone. Whenever I first meet...
Best Places to Live in Summit County | A Complete Guide
Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and who could blame the people moving here? The Centennial State is filled with endless outdoor activities, stunning natural beauty, and a thriving culture. Not all of Colorado is created equal, though....
Buying a house for sale by owner
Many buyers don’t set out to purchase a home that is listed as for sale by owner. After all, only 8% of the homes sold in 2021 were listed as for sale by owner. But, it’s common to come across FSBO homes during your search. And if you choose to make an offer there are...
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