Young adults in the U.S. appear to like the comforts of home. For the first time in more than 130 years, American adults aged 18 to 34 were more likely to be living in their parents’ home than living with a spouse … [Read more...]
The Worst Mortgage Advice Home Buyers Actually Believe
Getting a mortgage is a daunting prospect, which explains why so many people seem eager to pat your hand and say, “Let me give you a little advice.” Sure, those pearls of wisdom may come from an ocean of good intentions, but the suggestions … [Read more...]
So How’s the Market? May 2016
We are starting to see a change. The number of homes closed for the first four months this year has been about the same as last year, but both March and April this year have been slower than March and April last year for … [Read more...]
So You Wanna Buy a House? The Down Payment
Scratching together a down payment is probably the most daunting hurdle to buying a home—and there are boatloads of them! Luckily for you, realtor.com has launched their 2016 Home-Buying Guide, a series of articles giving you the critical … [Read more...]
Avoid These 4 Common Moving Scams
Every year, thousands of people—smart and stupid, rich and poor—fall victim to moving fraud, according to the “Protect Your Move” campaign by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. As if it wasn’t already stressful enough to pack … [Read more...]
So How’s the Market? April 2016
The market still is sizzling. The inventory is still not growing at a very fast pace; however, there was a 33% increase in listings taken in March over February of this year. It’s amazing how Denver has sustained … [Read more...]
So You Wanna Buy a House? Clean Up Your Credit Score
It’s easy to fall in love with the idea of buying a home. You’ve got it all planned out: a five-bedroom home in your favorite neighborhood with a manicured lawn and—why not?—a nice pool. Realtor.com has kicked off … [Read more...]
The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers
Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a home is anxiety-inducing. But actually making an offer? That’s a whole different level of panic. Are you choosing the right one? What if you buy … [Read more...]
Top 6 Reasons to Not Buy a Home—Debunked
You? Buy a home? If that prospect sounds as unlikely as your becoming the next U.S. president—well, this campaign season has shown us that anything can happen. Sure, amassing the funds and slogging through the … [Read more...]
Remodel Or Buy Bigger? 8 Ways To Find (Or Create!) Your Perfect Home
If you need more space, you have two options. Here’s how to decide whether a remodel or a move is the right approach is right for you. You’ve finally come to terms with it: You’ve outgrown your house. Maybe your … [Read more...]