Best Haunted Places to Visit in Colorado this Hallowween: – Central City Masonic Cemetary – Stanley Hotel – Museum of Colorado Prisons – Cripple Creek – St. Elmo Ghost Town – Cheesman Park – Gold Camp Rail Tunnels Much more details on Haunted Places to Visit in Colorado Whenever you are ready, here’s some ways… [Read More]
Archives for October 2019
October Denver Area Real Estate Market Update
The Denver Area Real Estate Market final figures for September shows 10% more homes were for sale (13,218) this Sept vs Sept of 2018. Encouraging news for buyers – more homes to choose from and less buyers competing with you. The Average Sold Price is down slightly from last month – from $478,445 to $474,084…. [Read More]
Questions Home Buyers Should Ask
Buying a home can be overwhelming and you might be wondering what questions home buyers should ask. After all it’s one of the biggest purchases you will make. Here’s some questions you should consider: 1. What’s my housing budget? 2. How much are closing costs? 3. How much should I save for a down payment?… [Read More]
Denvers Housing Inventory is Up
Denvers Housing Inventory is Up drastically from 3 years ago. The inventory (number of homes for sale) is up 5% more than this time last year. Because there are more homes available, the homes are staying on the market 18 percent longer than last year. That is also causing more homeowners to reduce their asking… [Read More]
Change on Appraisal Requirement
An appraisal requirement is one thing that increases buyers costs. And in the last couple years, as another layer of bureaucracy was added, that cost has increased drastically. In the past appraisals were required for homes over $250,000. Now with the FDIC, OCC and Fed approving this new rule, an appraisal may not be required… [Read More]
Plan for These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
In planning to buy a home, everyone plans for a down payment; but there are lots of other hidden costs of buying a home. Some things to think about: 1) Home Inspection 2) Radon Test 3) Sewer Scope 4) Homeowner’s Insurance 5) Appraisal 6) Closing Costs 7) Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer 8) Cable 9) HOA Dues… [Read More]