US News reviewed the most populous 125 cities and determined that the 2nd place winner for the Best Place to Live was Denver! Austin, TX came in 1st place and Colorado Springs came in 3rd place. They judged the cities on several criteria: Good Value, Desirable Place to Live, Strong Job Market & High Quality… [Read More]
Archives for April 2019
Buyer Love Letter – Yes or No
As the real estate market became more competitive, buyers started using a Buyer Love Letter. You might wonder what a Buyer Love Letter is. When several buyers have submitted competing offers, one way for a buyer to set themselves apart is a letter the buyer sends to the seller. The buyers might tell the sellers… [Read More]
March Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview
March Denver Metro Real Estate Market Overview shows a continuing increase in homes for sale – almost 33% increase over March of 2018. That continues to be great news for buyers! That means buyers have more homes to choose from and sellers are having to price their homes less aggressively or expect to be on… [Read More]
Think You’re Ready to Buy a Home?
Are you Ready to Buy a Home? Such a big decision to make. How do you know if you’re ready to buy a home? Here’s some things to think about before you make a decision: Do you know how much you can afford? Do you have a down payment? Will you have money left over… [Read More]
Home Buyer Mistakes To Avoid
Learn more about Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life. That is both exciting and overwhelming. You’ll want to have an expert help guide you thru potential pitfalls in order to make a good decision. Here are some issues to consider in order… [Read More]
You Don’t Need 20 Percent Down Payment
Many buyers think they need a 20 percent down payment to buy a home. Not true. 77% of first time homebuyers in 2018 used a mortgage with less than a 20 percent down payment. Some of the most popular mortgages require between 3.5-5.0% down payment. Some of those are FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae… [Read More]