Is The Denver Real Estate Market Slowing Down?
This guest blog was written by West + Main Homes Is the Denver Real Estate Market Slowing Down? Are you wondering if the Denver real estate market is finally slowing down? Over the last month, real estate agents have seen significant price reductions in the Denver Metro Area and houses haven’t sold as quickly. This […]
Starter home or could it be more?
Today I came across an article in Realtor.com titled “how to deal when you’re stuck in your starter home”¹. This struck a chord and spoke to me. My husband and I were literally talking about this exact same topic on our way into the office this morning. We bought our home “starter home” in May […]
4 Key Differences between an Appraisal and Home Inspection
Appraisal vs. Inspection Many home buyers get a little confused as to the difference between an appraisal and a home inspection. What are the key differences and why are they both needed? There are distinct differences between an appraisal and an inspection. Which is why both are important and play a very important role when […]
Physician Loans, Are They Right For You?
You may have heard about mortgages specifically for physicians (known as physician loans) and are thinking of buying a home. They are attractive, but make sure you totally understand them to decide if you should take out a physician loan. There really are three main components to understand, so let’s go through them. Important components […]
Looking to purchase, consider buying from your landlord
Are you looking to purchase? Have you considered buying from your current landlord Back in 2015, when the market was in its “blast off” stages, we published a column on how it was a viable investment to buy your landlords house; the house that you are currently renting. Click here to check out the previous […]
3 Terms You Should Know the Difference: Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approval & Credit Approved
3 Terms You Should Know the Difference: Pre-Qualified, Pre-Approval & Credit Approved 3 TERMS YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW WHEN YOUR LOOKING FOR A HOME MORTGAGE LOAN These three terms get tossed around, pre-qualify (or pre-qualified), pre-approved (pre-approval) and more recently credit approval. What is the true difference, why does it matter which term you […]
4 Fun things to do this weekend in and around Denver, August 10-12, 2018
We have found you 4 fun things to do this weekend in and around Denver. As summer is winding down and the last of the outdoor events are coming up! Let’s take a look at what you can do this weekend. Friday, August 10th Ramen Throw Down at The Hangar at Stanley– Tonight @ 5:00 […]
What to do this weekend August 3-5, 2018
There is still some summertime fun as we head into August. Here are some great events you may want to check out: Friday, August 3rd Cherry Creek’s 10th Annual Wicket & Stick It Game– Cherry Creek Shopping Center-Outdoor Plaza behind The Container Store @ 2:30-7: 00 pm. Colorado’s largest croquet tournament. Widely considered one of […]
Purchasing a home in Colorado’s competive market
Purchasing a home in Colorado’s competitive market takes strategy. Many of you think that the only way to purchase in this market is that you have more money to put down and great credit. This is not necessarily the case. Let’s go over some facts and how to put yourself into a better position […]
Lenders’ Role While You Shop For A Property
You may wonder what your lender is doing while you are out shopping for a property. Here is a snapshot of what your lender may be doing for you. In Denver’s aggressive market your lender will be reaching out to the listing agents on any offers you are putting in on a property. As the […]
You Can Never Start Too Early In Getting Pre-Approved
How early should you start to look into Pre-Approval? I know we were always taught to “never say never” however when it comes to the home buying process, especially in the hot Colorado market, in our opinion it is never too early to start exploring your options. No matter your timeline of buying a home […]
Mortgage Hacks
Mortgage Hacks Quick tip to help your mortgage approval go smooth. When completing your mortgage application make sure to have all your dates of employment and living history for the last two years, These dates are extremely important and mandatory for a mortgage application. Should there be any gaps longer than 3 months be sure […]
