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How Co-Buying a Home Helps with Affordability Today
Buying a home in today’s market can feel like an uphill battle – especially with home prices and mortgage rates putting pressure on your budget. If you’re feeling stuck, co-buying could be one way to help you get your foot in the door. Freddie Mac says: “If you are an aspiring homeowner, buying a home with your family or friends could be…
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What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
If you’ve been watching mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you are on a roller coaster ride. One day, rates are up; the next, they dip slightly. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the significant reasons why we’re seeing so much volatility and what it means for you.…
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Discover Expanding Down Payment Assistance Programs
With rising home prices and volatile mortgage rates, you must know about every resource that could help make buying a home possible. You’ll want to know how much the number of down payment assistance (DPA) programs has grown lately. Take a look at the graph below to see how many new programs have been added in the last…
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Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?
When you’re ready to move, deciding what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows that about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a third (28%) taking that possibility seriously. Compared to 2021,…
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What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you’re thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is one of the most significant factors that’s kept the number of…
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NOV – DEC 2024 NEWSLETTER
End-of-Year Opportunities for Savvy Buyers With election results now in and the holiday season quickly approaching, the Denver real estate market is seeing a shift in dynamics that both buyers and sellers should consider. As Thanksgiving and Christmas draw near, activity tends to slow, which has created even more of a “buyer opportunity market.” While it’s not…
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Many Veterans Unaware of Key VA Loan Benefit
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. However, according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy a home without needing a down payment (see visual below): That’s why it’s crucial for Veterans – and anyone who cares…
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Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap
Are you trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is how much homeownership can grow your net worth. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board shares a report called the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF). It shows how much wealth homeowners and renters have – the difference is significant. On…
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Market Trends Report | NOV. ’24
The real estate market experiences its usual seasonal changes as the holiday season approaches. Here’s a professional overview of the current market insights and quick stats to keep you informed and prepared for these shifts. Realtor® Insights: With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the horizon, buyer traffic and activity typically decline. This seasonal slowdown often leads…
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Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Are you looking to buy a home but feeling almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner, even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock – and it might be with a fixer-upper. Let’s dive into why buying a fixer-upper could be your ticket to homeownership and how you can make it…