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COLORADO REAL ESTATE ARTICLES
5 Signs You Are Ready to Buy a Home
Are you tired of paying increasing rental rates and watching that money go straight into your landlord’s pocket? Are you always saying ‘one day in my house I’ll have…’? Or, are you wishing you could make permanent design changes? Well, sounds like you might be in the market to buy a home....
Are Zestimates Accurate?
You see a home on Zillow or the like (we’ll call them portals from here on out) and inquire about its availability with us or another agent… and it’s not for sale. You’re looking to sell your home and you LOVE the Zestimate, yet the number is completely wrong when you talk to a Realtor. Why?...
Step 3 to Buying a Home: Download our Homebuyer Checklist
You’ve picked a Realtor (us!). Now what? Now you need to get the big picture of what comes next throughout the entire home buying process which is why we’ve created a handy Checklist for Buying a Home which you can download by clicking here. This gives you an overview of everything you need...
Step 26 to Buying a Home: Review Us
Step 28 To Buying Your Home: Review Us! Last step! Please consider reviewing us. We don’t advertise our services and rely completely on referrals so let us know how we did and consider recommending Wilks Real Estate to your family and friends. The review will be posted onto our website and...
Step 25 to Buying a Home: Attend Closing
Closing day is here! Whoo hoo! We will all meet at our office or the Title Company to sign all the papers which will officially transfer ownership to you, the Buyer. A few important reminders for closing: Bring your photo ID with you (ideally a driver’s license or passport) Bring your...
Steps to Buying a Home
When we represent you, our buyer, we have your best interests at heart. Whether you’re buying a $100,000 condo or a $10 million home, you will get our full attention, 24/7 availability, access to top vendors and home inspectors as well as our expert and honest advice. We believe it’s...
Step 10 to Buying a Home: Give Notice to Your Landlord (if renting)
If you are currently renting, you need to give notice to your landlord. that you’re going to be moving out. By CO law, if you have a month to month lease then you only need to give 30 days notice. If you have a yearly lease, your move out terms might require a longer notice, we can...
Step 23 to Buying a Home: What is Clear to Close?
Soon we should receive what’s called the Clear to Close from your mortgage lender and underwriter. What does Clear to Close mean? Clear to Close means that the lenders and underwriters have looked at all of the paperwork, your bank accounts, etc. and have approved the loan. By giving us the Clear...
Step 20 to Buying a Home: Set up Homeowner’s Insurance
One of the things the mortgage underwriter will require you to do at some point during the underwriting process is to set up Homeowner’s Insurance and it is better to get a start on this task now. For most people, your home is the biggest purchase you will ever make and you want to make sure it’s...
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES
If Your House’s Price Is Not Compelling, It’s Not Selling
There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your house this year: setting your price too high. It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires.In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s...
Why More People Are Buying Multi-Generational Homes Today
Today, 17% of homebuyers are choosing multi-generational homes — that’s when you buy a house with your parents, adult children, or even distant relatives. What makes that noteworthy is that 17% is actually the highest level ever recorded by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). But what’s...
When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And...
2025 Housing Market Forecasts
Some HighlightsWondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead.Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more homes available for sale.Want to know more about what...
One Homebuying Step You Don’t Want To Skip: Pre-Approval
There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown of what it is and why it’s so important right now.What Is Pre-Approval?Pre-approval is like getting a green light from a lender. It lets you know how much they’re...
Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them?
Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective that can help.The market actually isn’t at a standstill. While there weren’t as many sales last year as there’d be in a normal market, roughly 4.15...
The Truth About Credit Scores and Buying a Home
Your credit score plays a big role in the homebuying process. It’s one of the key factors lenders look at to determine which loan options you qualify for and what your terms might be. But there’s a myth about credit scores that may be holding some buyers back.The Myth: You Need To Have Perfect...
How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You
Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good chance you’re sitting on a pile of equity — maybe even more than you...
How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment
Some HighlightsExperts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn't try to time the market.Instead, it's better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment. As rates come down, even a little bit, your monthly...
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