Prospective homebuyers are putting family first when it comes to decisions about their next move. According to a recent survey from national home builder PulteGroup, Inc., whether it’s planning for more kids or accommodating relatives of all ages, the challenges present in today’s economy are no match for family priorities. The Pulte Group Home Index […]
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Consumer Confidence in Economy and Housing on the Rise
Despite continued uncertainty surrounding the fiscal cliff, Americans are showing increased confidence in the housing market and the direction of the economy. According to results from Fannie Mae’s November 2012 National Housing Survey, such improvement bodes especially well for continued strengthening in the housing sector, which in turn should lead to overall economic growth. According […]
Getting ready to apply for a Mortgage!
10 Credit Dos and Don’ts When Applying for a Mortgage Securing a mortgage in today’s dicey lending environment can be challenging. Lenders have raised the bar on credit scores so it’s critical to have the highest credit rating possible in order to obtain the best interest rates and terms on a mortgage. There are many […]
Duane Duggan’s take on Goal Setting!
It’s that time of year! Set your goals, do your New Year Resolutions and all that! Did you know that only 3% of Americans have any kind of written goals for their life? One of the key ingredients of success is to have a goal written down! Wow, no wonder there is so much room […]
Flatrirons Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a valuable resource that provides affordable housing in many locations through out the United States. In the Boulder area, the local chapter is called Flatirons Habitat for Humanity. Our own Pete Abel is on the board of Flatiron’s Habitat for Humanity and today, on Colorado Gives Day, announced a partnership with […]
Protect your assets before a Disaster Strikes!
Protecting Your Assets Before an Emergency Strikes From superstorm Sandy to the tornadoes of 2011, severe weather events have taken their toll on homeowners across the country over the past several years. Such natural emergencies not only impact our personal well being and living space, but our financial health as well. According to asset protection […]
Keeping Moving costs down
5 Ways to Cut Moving Costs Between closing costs and property taxes, buying, selling and owning a home is an expensive ordeal. But moving doesn’t have to be. Below are five ways to save money when making a move. 1. Time it right. Most people move in the summer, because the kids are out of […]
Boulder County Colorado Housing Market Improving for Sellers!
What a difference a year makes. We are now at a 10 year low in inventory in both single family homes and attached dwellings. Despite all the news of foreclosures, short sales, and bank shadow inventory, there is simply not much on the market. Generally, In all of Boulder County, under $650,000, there is 3 to […]
How to Shop for an Energy-Efficient Appliance
Buying a major appliance can take a big bite out of your savings, making it tempting to choose the lowest-priced item possible. However, the true cost of owning a home appliance is actually based on three components: the initial purchase price, the cost of repairs and maintenance, and the cost to operate it. So don’t […]
New Home Sales are up!
Market Update: New Home Sales Show Significant Increase in September According to a report this week from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 5.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 389,000 units in September. These figures are newly released from HUD and U.S. Census Bureau. […]