Why Pricing Your Home Right Matters This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]
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As a seller today, you may think pricing your home on the high end will result in a higher final sale price, but the opposite is actually true.
To sell your home quickly and fo...Home Equity Gives Sellers Options in Today’s Market
Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of ...Home Builder Confidence Hits All-Time Record
Last week, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported their Housing Market Index (HMI) hit an all-time high in the 35-year history of the series with a score of 83. The index gauges bui...The Cost of a Home Is Far More Important than the Price
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. There are 39% fewer homes for sale today than at this time last year, and buyer demand continues to set records. Zillow recently reported: “Newly pending sal...Is the Economic Recovery Beating All Projections?
Earlier this year, many economists and market analysts were predicting an apocalyptic financial downturn that would potentially rattle the U.S. economy for years to come. They immediately started to c...Homes Across the Country Are Selling Fast [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes at a record-breaking pace. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in July, 68% of h...How Low Inventory May Impact the Housing Market This Fall
Real estate continues to be called the ‘bright spot’ in the current economy, but there’s one thing that may hold the housing market back from achieving its full potential this year: the lack of ...The Surging Real Estate Market Continues to Climb
Earlier this year, realtor.com announced the release of the Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weigh...How Should I Get My Home Ready for Sale?
Here is my advice for sellers looking to maximize their home's online presence.
When I meet with a home seller, the first thing we figure out is whether or not their home is photo-ready (I used to bring my camera along to listing appointments but have since found that homes are rarely ever ready for pictures to be taken). The seller and I discuss what it ...
Q: How Do I Get Work Done in My Home?
Moving soon? Here’s why you should take advantage of our resources.
When you’re selling a home, you often need to make some improvements, whether it’s drywall, carpet, electrical work, etc. If you don’t know who to call to help you get these things done, we have some great vendors— plumbers, electricians, roofers, handymen, and more—that we ...
Fort Collins – Top 10 Outperforming Markets for 2020
Over the next three to five years, the Fort Collins real estate industry is projected to be one of the leading U.S. hotspots for home buyers and sellers. With close proximity to Denver and dozens of large manufacturing and high-tech companies fueling its...Q: How Does Private Mortgage Insurance Work?
Today I’m covering important distinctions regarding private mortgage insurance between loan programs.
What exactly is private mortgage insurance (PMI)? Essentially, it’s a fee that’s assessed to the consumer when they don’t have 20% to put down on a home.
PMI differs from program to program. For example, with a conventional loan, your credit s...
What to Know Before Your Move to Fort Collins?
When deciding whether to rent or buy Fort Collins real estate, consider the property, sales and income taxes. According to Smart Asset, the average property tax is 0.65% of your home value. The average home value in Ft. Worth is about $388...Q: What Is a Jumbo Loan?
I’m explaining the difference between conventional and jumbo loans.
I receive this question all the time: What is a jumbo loan? Typically, across the country, there is a loan amount that will be considered a conventional loan if you stay below it, and if you exceed that amount, it will generally be considered a jumbo loan. The reason that’s important ...
Q: What Do the Hill Pond Townhomes Have to Offer?
The Hill Pond Townhomes truly have it all.
We have some great townhomes with luxury designer finishes right across the street from Rolland Moore Park, with easy access to Spring Creek Trail; we’d love to show you everything these unique units have to offer!
At 2:15 in the video above, you can begin the full walk-through tour of the inside! The town...
Q: How Does Our Team Give Back?
This is how our team gives back to our community.
We’ve been giving back to our community for quite a while now. A portion of every sale we make is donated to different nonprofits in Northern Colorado and around the world. Over the last dozen years or so, we’ve given over $100,000 to St. Jude, Sell a Home, Save a Child, and more. We’re blessed to be...
