Studies have shown that many of the obstacles to homeownership are perceived, not real. A recent study by Fannie Mae, What Do Consumers Know About The Mortgage Qualification Criteria?, revealed that many consumers are either unsure or misinformed regarding the minimum requirements necessary to obtain a mortgage. Let’s break down three such challenges. [...]
Ah, tax time—that magical time when all your accomplishments of the previous year can be used against you. After all, the more you made, the more you owe! No wonder there’s so much advice out there about finding (perfectly legal) ways to whittle down your adjusted gross income. But if you’re looking to [...]
How Hot is Denver Real Estate? • February 2016 continues some of the lowest inventory of single family and condo recorded for the last 25 years. Total Active listings today is reporting 5282 compared to 5213 12 months ago, a slight increase, but still remaining low and a bonus for sellers. • The [...]
Whether you’re addicted to watching HGTV or “This Old House,” home improvement shows always make everything look so easy. But before you pick up the drill and sledgehammer, please pause for this public service announcement. “Those TV shows don’t show about 90% of what happens to complete a project,” says Arthur Sadura, owner of T&A Carpentry [...]
You can make 2016 the year of the down payment. Really. By cutting a few things from your budget this year, you can speed up your progress toward having a down payment by the time those holiday decorations come back out of the closet. You probably knew these were splurges eating up your discretionary [...]
Tim Hoyman gives us the highlights of Denver's real estate market in 2015 and predictions for 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUIrQsKyBso&feature=youtu.be You can contact Tim Hoyman at 303-669-2676 or email him here.
Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which Groundhog you witnessed today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the market before the busy spring season. Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their home on the market as buyer demand [...]
While we can’t all build a portfolio of hotels, condos and resorts with our names on them like Donald Trump, plenty of individuals include real estate investment in their long-term strategy to build wealth. For most people, their home is their biggest asset, particularly after they’ve owned it for a decade or more and have [...]
Thinking of listing your home in 2016? Check out these quick tips from Leah Aschenberg on how to prepare your home for the market. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aggr93T_Q-E You can contact Leah Aschenberg here.
Remodeling may be a labor of love, but it’s also an investment that can seriously boost the value of your home. Only by how much? Well, according to Remodeling magazine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report, you’ll recoup an average of 64% of what you paid for a renovation if you sell your home this year. [...]
