Posts Tagged ‘real estate’
Creative Ways to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Where are the Buyers from two years ago that flooded the market for homes? Attitude adjustment needed! We recognize that your home may be beautiful and priced right, but mortgage rates are still high, and the existing buyer’s pools are changing and/or shrinking. I am fortunate to have been involved in real estate since 2005 and…
Read MoreYour Essential Guide to Budgeting for Home Ownership
Budgeting is a crucial first step when considering purchasing a home, as it lays the foundation for financial stability throughout the buying process and beyond. To determine how much you can afford, it’s essential to carefully assess your income, expenses, and savings, especially focusing on the down payment. Your income serves as the primary source…
Read MoreMaking the “Big Move” to be Close to Family: Is It the right Plan?
I have loved my real estate “career” for twenty years, but I do become sad. The hardest thing is saying goodbye to my clients/friends who move to a new area or state. I miss you guys! You know who you are! I get it! You need to be close to the family who need you…
Read MoreCreative Ideas for First-Time Homebuyers Down Payment Assistance
I purchased my first home in the late 1970s. It took me several years while working two jobs to save $2,000 for the down payment. I proudly bought my 900 square feet home for $22,000 with an 18% mortgage interest rate. Yes, that’s correct, an 18% interest rate. And I almost didn’t qualify because I…
Read MoreThe Grass is NOT Always Greener!—Rethink Moving Out of State!
Attention My Soon to be Retiring Older Friends and Clients I have clients who want to leave Colorado and move to a “better” state. There are strong reasons to relocate closer to family. But from a lifestyle and financial gain perspective, Colorado is one of the top states to live. A Few Key Facts in…
Read MoreEssential Tips for Selling Your House Successfully
Selling a house involves several key steps and considerations. Here are some important things to know: Pricing: Set the right price for your home by researching comparable properties in your area and considering market conditions. Preparing the Property: Make necessary repairs, declutter, and stage your home to showcase its best features and attract potential buyers.…
Read MoreThings You Need to Know About Buying a Home
Buying a home can be a big decision, so here are some key things to keep in mind: 1. Budgeting: Determine how much you can afford by considering your income, expenses, and savings for a down payment. 2. Mortgage Options: Explore different types of mortgages (fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, etc.) and get pre-approved to know your borrowing…
Read MoreRADICAL Changes to the Real Estate Industry: Who Would Have Thought?
Recently there have been a few lawsuits that have questioned realtors’ practices regarding the seller paying both selling/buying commissions. So I thought it would be a good idea to address the highlights of the recent Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR lawsuit. Below is a statement by NAR from January 2024. “The question in the case of Sitzer/Burnett…
Read MoreBuying for Retirement? Consider this…
Think about your goals for real estate when you were first working or first entering the workplace. The decision to have a long-term relationship or to have children helped you move along a path in real estate. Fast forward 40- 50 years and your needs, expectations, and desires change. And let’s hear it for the…
Read MoreFirst-Time Home Buyers Pain—Be “Savvy”
As we begin the new year, I am thinking about our first-time home buyers and their potential “pain” in the real estate marketplace. The American dream has been—since the 1950s—to own a home. This dream is still strong in 2024, but we need to be financially “savvy.” Home prices are much higher, mortgage rates are…
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