Empty Nest to Full House Multigenerational Families Are Back!

From Empty Nest to Full House, multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, the number of multigenerational homes dropped to as low as 12% in 1980 but has shot […]

Past, Present & Future of Home Prices

Are you looking to relocate to a new home or purchase a new home?  We think it’s best to understand the past, present and future of home prices.   CoreLogic released their most current Home Price Index last week. In the report, they revealed home prices appreciation in three categories.  The categories ranged from percentage appreciation over the […]

NAR Reports Show Now Is a Great Time to Sell!

The last two major reports issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR Reports) revealed information that suggests that now continues to be a great time to sell your house. We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and the supply of that item is limited. Let’s look at the data […]

What to Expect When Having Your Home Inspection

So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to schedule the home inspection prior to closing. More often than not, your agent may have made your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows you to renegotiate the price paid for the home, ask the sellers to cover repairs, […]

Qualify for a Mortgage and have a FICO Score Under 750?

The results of countless studies have shown that potential home buyers, and even current homeowners, have an inflated view of what is really required to qualify for a mortgage in today’s market.   One such study by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that many Millennials have not yet considered purchasing a home, […]

Listing Your Home? Don’t Overlook the Kitchen!

If you are planning on listing your home for sale, make sure that you don’t overlook the condition of your kitchen. A recent article on realtor.com listed “7 Signs Your Kitchen Is Way Overdue for a Renovation,” in which they warned: “Dated kitchens—just like bathrooms—are a major barrier for resale. Buyers want modern amenities and styling, and most aren’t interested in […]

1544 North Street-In the Core of Boulder

This contemporary home, located at 1544 North Street, showcases great views of Boulder’s Flatirons and Foothills without sacrificing privacy or comfort. Located in the coveted Boulder neighborhood of Sunset Hill, just two blocks from Ideal Marketplace – with it’s shopping, restaurants, coffee shops and more and a short six blocks from Boulder’s historic Pearl Street […]

Two Myths About Mortgages That May Be Holding Back Buyers

Fannie Mae’s “What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” Study revealed that Americans are misinformed about what is required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home and these two myths may be holding buyers back. Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment” The first of two myths is Fannie Mae’s survey revealed that consumers overestimate […]