5 Most Common Questions About Mortgages—Answered

Not exactly sure how a mortgage works? Don’t feel bad—the average home buyer doesn’t either. The whole process is filled with head-scratching questions, from how big a down payment has to be to why your interest rate isn’t as great as you’d hoped. To help clear up some of your confusion, here are some of the most common questions home […]

7 Outdoor Kitchens That Will Make Your Mouth Water

The outdoors are calling. Loudly. After all, no one wants to be inside when the weather outside is so welcoming. Consider the fate of the indoor chef—closed off and cooped up, chopping, mincing, and broiling away while everyone else is outdoor enjoying a frosty beverage. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Hence, the booming popularity of […]

4 Great Reasons to Buy This Summer

Summer is here! The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up right now, so too is the housing market in many areas of the country!  Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today instead of waiting. Here are 4 reasons to buy a home right now. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise […]

Sales at Highest Pace in 9 Years!

Some Highlights: Sales of existing homes reached the highest annual pace in over 9 years at 5.29 million. Inventory remains below the 6-month norm and prices are still on the rise. Interest rates are at a historic low of 3.48%. You read that right!  Sales are at their highest pace in NINE years!!

92% of Mortgaged Properties Have Equity 

 More home owners now have equity. About 46.7 million residential properties with a mortgage had equity at the end of the first quarter of 2016, according to data from CoreLogic. Home equity rose year-over-year by $762 billion. In the first quarter alone, 268,000 home owners regained equity, which boosted the percentage to 92 percent of all […]

Unparalleled Trust Necessary Before Listing Your House

You and your family have decided to sell your house. It is now time to choose a real estate professional to help with the process. One of the major attributes this agent must possess is trustworthiness. To what degree do you need to trust them? You must have enough trust in them that you feel […]

How Does Housing Help Build Family Wealth?

As the economy continues to improve, more and more Americans are seeing their personal financial situations also improving. Instead of just getting by, many are now beginning to save and find other ways to build their net worth. One way to dramatically increase their family wealth is through the acquisition of real estate. For example, […]

First Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act Passes Legislature

 First Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act passed the Legislature   CAR (Colorado Association of Realtors) is very pleased to announce that the First Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act passed the Legislature Tuesday morning after the State Senate gave the bill it’s final approval.  CAR extends its deepest gratitude to House Majority Leader Crisanta Duran, Representative Joe […]