REALTOR® Code of Ethics 2020
If you are buying a home, it is important to choose a Realtor® to help you with your purchase. Why? Because Realtors® adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Looking back on the Boulder real estate market
With a booming economy, access to the mountains, unbeatable scenery and a thriving culture all its own, Boulder will likely remain one of the hottest real estate markets into the 2020s and beyond.
Mortgage: What you need to know about Form 1098
It’s that time of year again: tax season! If you’re a homeowner or planning to become one, it’s helpful to be aware of form 1098 and understand its potential benefits.
Ask the Expert – Common issues found in older homes
Whether you are buying or selling an older home, there are “old-house” problems you should familiarize yourself with.
Should I Buy My First Home with a Friend?
Since home prices have made homeownership prohibitive for many across the county, first-time home buyers are turning to an alternative path to homeownership: purchasing a property with a friend.
How to Prevent or Mitigate Identity Theft
Identity theft poses a serious threat to your credit and homeownership prospects. Read on to learn more about how to protect your identity and what to do if you notice fraudulent activity.
Real estate new year’s resolutions for 2020
A good number of people make annual New Year’s resolutions. Why not add a real estate resolution or two to your list this year?
Top tips for January home-selling
The winning game plan is to embrace the unique advantages of selling your home during this cold winter month with these tips, adapted from hgtv.com.
Mortgage rate forecast for 2020: Experts predict low rates will last
If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance your current one in the new year, there’s good news: Today’s low mortgage rates are expected to continue into 2020.
Ask the Expert – Why do you need a home inspection?
Before buying a home, one of the most important things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector.
2020’s most anticipated high-end home features
Each decade brings distinctive home design trends, and 2020 is set to usher in a new era of desirable features. If you’re planning to list your home, it’s helpful to be aware of the latest must-haves that buyers are after.
When does refinancing into a 15-year mortgage make sense?
Before you refinance into a 15-year mortgage, shop around and compare current refinance mortgage rates from different lenders.
Ask the Expert – Interior home inspections
A critical eye should be used when inspecting the interior of a home. Be sure to enlist the services of a professional home inspector.
Homebuying and your credit score: Tips from the mortgage pros
If you are in the beginning steps of purchasing a home, it can be a good idea to understand your credit score and how you may be able to improve it.
What you need to know about new conforming loan limits
Photo by Milly Eaton from Pexels MICHAELA PHILLIPS Guaranteed Rate, Inc. If you’re planning to make 2020 the year you become a homeowner, you should be aware of the new conforming loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Home prices across the...
Homebuying: Understanding and improving your credit score
The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to qualify for a mortgage loan and potentially get better terms and lower interest rates, which can result in significant savings over time.
Have you done your annual real estate checkup?
Just like your annual physical to keep yourself healthy, it is always a good idea to complete an annual real estate checkup for your financial wellbeing.
Ask the Expert – GFCI Requirements
GFCI units are electrical outlets equipped with a ground fault sensor and a circuit breaker which senses a ground fault and is programmed to turn off the electric power to the electrical receptacle when danger is sensed.
Cyberattacks surge: Tips so you don’t get hacked at home
Hack attempts on popular smart devices tripled in 2019 and experts warn that attacks are increasing at an unprecedented rate, reports Forbes Magazine.
Homebuying: Understanding the components of your FICO score
Improving your credit score can be an important step in the homebuying process. Not sure where to begin? Knowing the various weights given to each component of the commonly used FICO® Score will help you identify any areas that may require improvement.
Pathfinder Partners completes upgrades at two adjoining Boulder apartment communities
Pathfinder Partners Completes Upgrades at Two Adjoining Boulder Apartment Communities
Ask the Expert – Protect your home from water intrusion
Homes can suffer water damage resulting in decreased property value, increased maintenance costs, and decline in indoor air quality. Ensuring that your homes exterior is water resistant can protect against potential loss
Holiday gift giving to first-time homebuyers
For most first-time home buyers, the lack of a down payment is the foremost challenge to affording a home. The FHSA is a great way to solve that issue.
Your checklist for purchasing a home in 2020
Don’t let these historically low interest rates pass you by –there’s still time to prepare for purchasing a home in 2020!
Ask the Expert – Home inspection in a nutshell
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical condition and systems of a house, from the roof covering to the foundation and/or basement floor.
