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COLORADO REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

Is the MLS Reliable?

The short answer is not always. Per the MLS, the "MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed" meaning the listing agent does his/her best to put accurate info into the MLS, but there can be (and very often are) errors in the MLS listing. It is important to do your due diligence to make sure the...

How to Claim Your Home on Zillow?

What does it mean to claim your home on Zillow? It means finding your house on Zillow, proving that you own the house, and claiming it as yours. Why do you want to claim your home on Zillow? Well, YOU own it! It’s YOUR stake to claim. Plus it can help your Zestimate be more accurate and help...

Step 4 to Buying a Home: Finding The Home of Your Dreams

At this point, you’re probably excited and full of optimism and soon we'll be looking at homes. You should be set up on our REcolorado app and we should have linked accounts so we can see what you like and we can message back and forth. If you have not downloaded the REcolorado APP use this link...

Finding YOUR Perfect Home

Most people search for a home with their minds, but buy with their heart. This means that you might find the home that is right for you that falls short of some of your requirements, especially when homes for sale are in such short supply. This is an important factor to keep in mind. If you have...

Step 1 to Buying a Home: Find a Realtor

Most people start their home buying search by looking at sites such as Realtor.com, Zillow or Trulia. That’s completely fine and gets you excited about what is on the market, but Step 1 to buying a home should be hiring a Realtor to represent you. Searching online at Realtor.com, Zillow,...

Step 2 to Buying a Home: Get Pre-approved for a Mortgage

Once you’ve found a Realtor to represent and advise you on what is likely to be the biggest financial transaction you make, the next step is to get pre-approved by a mortgage lender. There is no way to be competitive in this market without having loan pre-approval. Also, it’s important that you...

What is Radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil. Normally, radon rises up through the soil and dissipates in the air outside. Every home in Colorado has some level of Radon and not all are dangerous. Radon becomes a concern,...

What is a Pre-foreclosure?

This question comes up a lot with clients and I'd like to delve into the answer. A pre-foreclosure is where an owner has missed as little as one mortgage payment on a home, the bank can start the foreclosure process as they own the mortgage. This was especially relevant in distressed times...

Free Money To Help You Buy a Home

There are several organizations across Colorado that are willing to help contribute to a home buyers down payment to buy a house. Many of the programs have qualifying criteria and have income limits so please take a look at the below programs to see if you may qualify for down payment assistance....

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NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

Home Values Rise Even as Median Prices Fall

Recent headlines have been buzzing about the median asking price of homes dropping compared to last year, and that’s sparked plenty of confusion. And as a buyer or seller, it’s easy to assume that means prices are coming down. But here’s the catch: those numbers don’t tell the full...

Secrets To Selling Your House Quickly

Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today.According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years...

This Is the Sweet Spot Homebuyers Have Been Waiting For

After months of sitting on the sidelines, many homebuyers who were priced out by high mortgage rates and affordability challenges finally have an opportunity to make their move. With rates trending down, today’s market is a sweet spot for buyers—and it’s one that may not last long.So, if you’ve...

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below):As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has ticked up, affordability has...

Buy Now, or Wait?

Some HighlightsIf you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of that and have the chance to...

Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths

When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes.As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know what to expect and what...

Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you make your decision.As soon as you buy, you’ll start gaining equity. And...

The Down Payment Assistance You Didn’t Know About

Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% actually use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see graph below):Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your down payment in...

Is Your House Priced Too High?

Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different.But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize your success is the asking price for your home? Pricing your house correctly...

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