Navigating the Hidden Costs of Homebuying: A Spring 2024 Guide
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As we step into the vibrant spring of 2024, our home buyer guide will help you as you are embarking on the exhilarating journey of buying a house. But, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial not to overlook the hidden costs that come with homeownership. Our latest video, embedded at the end of this blog, walks […]
A Step-by-Step Guide For Buying A Home
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Embarking on the journey to homeownership can be exhilarating yet daunting, especially for first-time homebuyers. Understanding the steps to secure a mortgage is crucial in making this process smoother and more manageable. Here’s a step-by-step first-time home buyer guide to help you navigate the path to obtaining a mortgage: Assess Your Financial Health Before diving […]
The Homebuyer’s Guide to Credit Mastery: Avoid Pitfalls, Embrace Opportunities, and Beware of the Credit Bureaus
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How to Protect Your Credit When Applying for a Mortgage When you’re on the brink of one of life’s most exciting milestones—buying a home—it’s crucial to approach this journey with a well-informed perspective, especially concerning your credit health. Your credit not only influences your ability to secure a mortgage but also affects the terms and […]
Navigating Uncertain Waters: Choosing Between a 2/1 Rate Buydown and Permanent Rate Buydown in Today’s Market
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Navigating Uncertain Waters: Choosing Between a 2/1 Rate Buydown and Permanent Rate Buydown in Today’s Market In the ever-fluctuating world of real estate and mortgage rates, making informed decisions is crucial, especially in an uncertain rate environment. Today, we delve into the intricacies of choosing between a 2/1 rate buydown and a permanent rate buydown. […]
Air BnB or VRBO Your Place In Denver? 6 Things You Should Know…
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I am an owner of a home in Breckenridge that we use and also rent on VRBO for over 3 years now. What has always been fascinating about Breck, is that we have always paid lodging tax to Breck quarterly. I know Denver implemented some changes on licensing for short-term rentals (STR), but if you […]