How to Handle Credit Reporting Errors Before Applying for a Mortgage
There are steps you can (and should) take to mitigate the errors so you can lock down the best interest rate possible.
Refresh Your Home with Curb Appeal
This summer, we’re spending more time than ever at home. That reality and the good weather make this the perfect time to assess your home’s curb appeal and take steps to “kick it up a notch.”
Help with Rent During the Coronavirus Crisis
On July 17th the State of Colorado government announced a $20 million fund, which will assist tenants and landlords with rent and mortgage payments during the coronavirus crisis.
Why You Should Consider Selling Your Colorado Vacation Home in the Summer
Interested in the possibility of selling your Colorado vacation home this summer? Here’s insight into why this may be a beneficial choice.
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) vs. Home Equity Loan
Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are loans backed by your house, and they’re great ways to borrow money if you’ve paid down a significant portion of your mortgage.
How COVID is Changing the Real Estate Market
As lifestyles are adapting to this new sense of normal, there’s a fresh set of factors both buyers and sellers are considering.
Open houses and Viewing Homes During the Pandemic
How we view homes for sale in Colorado has changed a great deal since COVID-19 started to impact our communities.
5 Things Buyers Are Looking for in a Pandemic Market
It’s quite an undertaking, buying a home. There are moving parts everywhere. Add a pandemic to the mix? It seems ill-advised to buy…at least, it does to the untrained eye.
Coronavirus and College Student Housing
2020 will be a year we all remember for a variety of reasons, COVID-19 most of all, but for college students, this school year will start out like no other.
A Guide to Property Taxes
Property taxes are a fact of life for homeowners. Here, I share the details on property tax rates and what happens with the funds.
Going Rural Offers Space and Comfortable Living
Due to the current pandemic, what seems of value right now is space. Suddenly the idea of living on more land, from a few acres to a few hundred, feels more safe and comfortable. Boulder county rural living offers this and so much more.
Smile! You’re on (Candid) Camera
As a result of the ease in setting up such a surveillance system, issues relative to the real estate marketing process arise.
Ask the Expert: Pre-Inspection Checklist for Buyers and Sellers
When purchasing a home an inspection is typically part of the process which is done after a contract is signed. There are however, some items home buyers can do prior to the inspection.
Fair Housing in 2020
In light of recent events, Realtors® are affirming their support for equal opportunity and are at the forefront of ensuring that people are not discriminated against with regard to housing.
Ask the Expert – Working from Home Tips
Working from home can be a blessing, but it can also come with challenges. Telecommuting requires some adjustments in habits and routines and it is important that both employers and employees understand how to live and work healthily from home.
Home Equity Management in a COVID-19 World
Equity in real estate grows as a result of the loan being paid down and values increasing. But remember, equity itself does not have a rate of return. Combine the proper investments with mortgage acceleration techniques and the deductibility of mortgage interest, and you have a powerful wealth-building tool.
Inspection Considerations for Older Homes
Older or historic homes provide some unique challenges for inspectors and prospective buyers.
Patrick Larkin Joins WK Real Estate
WK Real Estate has announced the addition of Broker Associate Patrick Larkin to its Boulder office.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce New Eligibility Requirements for Borrowers in Forbearance
Since the novel coronavirus has had such a staggering impact on the global economy, government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have updated eligibility requirements for borrowers in forbearance.
Help for Home Owners During Pandemic Recovery
Home owners who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 should be aware of mortgage payment options available.
Coronavirus and the Local Residential Real Estate Market
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the global and national economy, but as stay-at-home orders have been gradually lifted, changes are taking place in the real estate market.
Rise in Remote Work Reshapes Where We Choose to Live
More than half of employed Americans have tasted the freedom of working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they like it.
Ask the Expert: New Construction Inspections
Are you purchasing a recently built home or building your dream home? A home inspection is recommended in both scenarios.
Coronavirus Financial Relief with a Reverse Mortgage – Part 2
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the retirement accounts of many seniors. Senior homeowners may be able to seek relief through a reverse mortgage.
Buying your First Home? Here’s What Not to Do
In this time of social distancing, people are still shopping for houses in Boulder County. Yet even in the best of times, buying a home can feel daunting, especially if this is your first purchase.
