Get a CLUE when buying a home
If you don’t have a CLUE, don’t be embarrassed! Most Americans are CLUE-less and have never heard of the CLUE database, but if you are a home buyer or home seller, it’s probably a good idea to get a CLUE!
How to win a bidding war
If you’re a homebuyer in Boulder Valley, prepare yourself for a possible bidding war on that property you love.
Rising mortgage rates: Lock or not?
To lock or not to lock, that is the home buyer’s choice. However, buyers need to understand this is a commitment from both the mortgage lender and themselves to close at the agreed upon interest rate.
Removing Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) from your mortgage
As you pay on your mortgage, the loan balance goes down a little each month. Once it is less than 80 percent of the original value, you can request the PMI be removed.
Millennials are changing the luxury real estate market
In sharp contrast to the “slacker” stereotype that has defined their generation, millennials aren’t living in parents’ basements. They’re buying multimillion-dollar homes.
Moving home could help renters save for a down payment
For the record number of young adults who moved back home during the pandemic fortunate to still have a job, homeownership may be more attainable than they think, according to a new report released today by Realtor.com®.
Affordability surprises first-time homebuyers while parental assistance, savings and compromises prove common, survey finds
For first-time homebuyers looking to buy in 2021, a new survey from Realtor.com® indicates that getting finances in order is a critical place to start.
A special holiday gift for first-time home buyers
If you’re searching for an enduring gift for your loved ones, which will be treasured for a lifetime, during an especially challenging year, you can consider giving up to $15,000 in cash or assets to another person without having to worry about the federal gift...Directional living: Understanding a home’s unique placement
We’ve all heard the old real estate adage about “location, location, location”. And while location is definitely important, we could also add that real estate is just as much about “direction, direction, direction”.
Study Shows Millennials Pursue Home Ownership, Undeterred by Pandemic
The pandemic-forced lifestyle and economic changes are showing up in contrarian ways for the millennial generation. Rather than these challenges causing a delay in home purchasing, new survey data shows millennials are speeding up their home purchase and are...
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Motivated by the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is causing those who do not own a home become more interested in buying one, especially millennials, according to research from data intelligence company Morning Consult. Of the group of prospective first-time homebuyers motivated by...
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.
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.
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.
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.
HOA: Three simple letters, one polarizing entity
HOA: they’re three simple letters that can conjure up a range of emotions. As the acronym for Homeowner Association, just the mention of “HOA” can be met with a sense of belonging – or an air of contempt.
Stay at home and plan your next or first-time home purchase
Shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders have had an immense impact on our lives. Owning a home and having a place where you feel safe has never been so crucial in recent history. While we are all staying home, it is a great time to get organized to ensure your next...
Pricing Hierarchy of Single-Family Homes in Boulder County
Home buyers frequently ask about the pricing hierarchy of homes in Boulder County, primarily to determine where they can find an affordable place to move.
Ask the Expert – Making Sense of Your Home Inspection Report
Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these basic tips that can help you understand a home inspection report more effectively.
How to Buy a House Despite Student Debt
Mortgage experts say student loan debt doesn’t have to be a barrier to buying a home.
Coping with the high price of real estate: Should I find a co-signer?
Prices of homes have been steadily increasing in Boulder County for years. One option for first-time home buyers is to look for a co-signer.
Generation Z strongly desires homeownership, despite challenges
Gen Z, teenagers, and young adults ages 14 to 23 expect to attain the goal of homeownership by age 30, three years younger than the current median homebuying age of 33.
When is the Best Time to Buy a Home?
The season, month, week or even day you buy can impact the home-buying process, including available inventory to how much you’ll pay.
Realtor for Life: The Low Down on Low Down Payments
Colorado home values, loan limits, and loan programs are such that they can work in tandem to facilitate a first home purchase with a low down payment.
What Makes Buyers Fall in Love with a Home?
Across the U.S., people swoon over fabulous pools, stunning water views and ever-sexy storage space, but a new analysis released today by Realtor.com® reveals what really makes home shoppers’ hearts skip a beat.
