Buying and owning your home can make a big difference by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s essential to consider the non-financial benefits… [Read More]
First-Time Homebuyer Success Keys
Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a significant milestone that can change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more challenging in recent years: “Since 2011,… [Read More]
Selling Now: Expert Insights & Benefits
Here’s what you should know if you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house. First, the limited number of homes available now gives you a significant advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will have fewer options, so… [Read More]
Vacation Home vs Renting: Benefits
For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to consider your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . . if the idea of vacationing… [Read More]
Owning Home Shields Against Inflation
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation daily as prices have increased on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent rises. Between all those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may wonder if it still makes sense to buy a home today…. [Read More]
Winning Colorado Property Assessment Appeals
Colorado homeowners have recently received notices of their property assessments, revealing significant increases in home values across the state. Unfortunately, these higher valuations are expected to lead to substantial property tax hikes in the coming year. As a result, homeowners are filing appeals in record numbers to challenge their property assessments. This article will explore… [Read More]
Expert Agent: Essential for Homebuyers
Buying a home can be intimidating, especially in today’s atypical market. With a few homes for sale, bidding wars have become common, driving home prices as buyers fiercely compete for available properties. Navigating this can be daunting if you’re trying to do it alone. That’s why having a skilled expert to guide you through homebuying… [Read More]
MAY 2023/JUNE 2023 NEWSLETTER
Ghostly Drama – Renovating a Murder House Offends Paranormal Purists Lance Zaal, the owner of the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, faces amusing opposition from fans opposed to changes at the historic property. The infamous Lizzie Borden House gained notoriety in 1892 when Andrew Borden and his wife were brutally murdered, with their daughter Lizzie… [Read More]
Job Market Drives Homebuyer Demand
The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong and getting stronger. One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes,… [Read More]
Home Price News: Essential Insights
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. Unfortunately, its information on home prices may confuse and even generate troubling headlines. This stems from NAR reporting the median sales price, while other home price indices report repeats sales prices. The vast majority of the repeat sales indices show prices are starting to… [Read More]