It may seem difficult, but don’t give up – here’s some steps to take to buy a house despite Student Loan Debt. Step 1: Improve your debt-to-income ratio Step 2: Increase your credit score Step 3: Get pre-approved for a mortgage before you house hunt Step 4: Consider down payment assistance Step 5: Look into… [Read More]
Housing Today is More Affordable…
Whether you’re thinking about buying your first home or moving up to the home of your dreams, don’t let the false narrative about affordability prevent you from moving forward. From an affordability standpoint, housing today is more affordable and it is one of the best times to buy in the last 30 years. To read… [Read More]
7 Signs of a Dog Friendly House
For the many people that are looking for a new home and have a dog, here’s 7 signs of a dog friendly house. 1. Greener grass 2. Proximity to play areas 3. Your very own pack 4. Accommodating landlords 5. Storage for Fido 6. Camouflage 7. Doggie door All of these are good signs of… [Read More]
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]
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]