Changes for Homebuyers to be Aware of in 2022
Homebuyers had a bit of a rough year in 2021. Buyers were battling in bidding wars while home prices were rising across the U.S.
Experts are projecting a bit of a cool down in 2022, but the American Dream will still require a game plan and endurance. Here are some changes for homebuyers to be aware of in 2022.
Read More
Signs That The Housing Market Is Settling Down
The housing market in 2021 was a battlefield for buyers. Prices rose, bidding wars were commonplace, and demand remained strong. Now in 2022, the market is becoming more manageable when compared to the same time last year. Here are the signs that show the housing market is settling down.
Read More
Credit-Building Myths
There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to building and maintaining a good credit score, so it’s important to be mindful of the following credit-building myths.
Read More
Why Now is the Ideal Time to List Your Home
When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. In the real estate market, that time is right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, here are two reasons why now’s the time to list.
Read More
Why You Still Need A Real Estate Agent Even If You Have Your Own Buyer
With how hot today’s market is, you may find someone willing to buy your house just through word of mouth before you even have a chance to list it. You may be tempted to try and close the sale on your own to avoid paying commissions to a real estate agent. While it is doable, there are many hoops to jump through in order to have a legal sale and closing. Real Estate agents are trained and experienced in all the different steps and make sure your sale goes through smoothly.
Read More
More People Are Planning To Buy a Home Soon
While some homeowners may be tempted to hold off until spring to list their houses, you should know – homebuyers aren’t waiting. Demand is high today as more people are trying to beat rising mortgage rates. As a result, eager buyers are entering the market or moving their plans up so they can make their purchases as soon as possible.
Read More
What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year
If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers. It’s crucial to work with a trusted real estate professional who knows your local market to get your home ready to sell. But there are a few things you should consider when deciding what to renovate and update before listing this season.
Read More
2022 Real Estate Market – What Will Happen?
The housing market will cool off in 2022, but not by much, according to Fannie Mae.
Over the past year, U.S. home prices are up a record 19.8%. You don’t need to be an expert to understand that the current level of growth – faster than the lead up to the 2008 financial crisis – isn’t sustainable.
Read More
Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers
If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why.
Read More
Housing Market Forecast: 2022
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what's next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here's a look at what they say we can expect in 2022.
Read More
Win When You Sell (And When You Move)
If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time than this winter. Selling this season means you can take advantage of today’s strong sellers’ market when you make a move in the Boulder/Denver area.
Read More
The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year
It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important.
Read More
Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before.
If you’re thinking of buying or selling, now is the time to have a heart-to-heart conversation with a real estate professional in your market, as things are about to change in an unexpected way.
Read More
How Homeowners Can Build Wealth While Moving
The moving process can become overwhelming due to the number of items on your move-out checklist. Don’t allow this potentially stressful time to stop you from accumulating the most wealth for you and your family. As a homeowner who’s planning to move in the near future, you can implement the following pieces of advice to build wealth while moving.
Read More
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
Looking back, we can see rents rising isn’t new. The median rental price has increased consistently over the past 33 years (see graph below):If you’re thinking of renting for another year, consider that rents will likely be even higher next year. But that alone doesn’t paint the picture of the true cost of renting.
Read More
How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low
In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season.
Read More
Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today's Market
Today’s buyers are motivated to purchase a home this year, and that’s great news if you’re thinking of selling.
Read More
Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates and Why Waiting to Buy Could Cost You
Understanding the rise in mortgage rates and how they affect your purchasing power is important to knowing when you should make a move.
Read More
What do supply and demand tell us about today's housing market?
There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is very low, prices can rise significantly.
Read More
Is it time to move to a new home?
If you’ve been in your home for 5-10 years or more, now might be the time to explore your options. Today’s low rates and your built-up equity could provide you with the opportunity to address your evolving needs. If you feel it’s time to sell your home in the Boulder/Denver area, let’s connect.
Read More