Shelter-in-place and stay-at-home orders have had an immense impact on our lives. Owning a home and having a place where you feel safe has never been so crucial in recent history. While we are all staying home, it is a great time to get organized to ensure your next home or first-time home purchase goes […]
Real Estate As a “Critical Business” During Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Order
With the coronavirus spreading, the world is changing very rapidly. In response, the real estate world is swiftly adapting to the needs of our communities. With the coronavirus spreading, the world is changing very rapidly. In response, the real estate world is swiftly adapting to the needs of our communities. On March 26, 2020, […]
At Home During the Coronavirus Crisis and What’s To Come When It’s Over
In time of crisis, the one place that people go to for their safe haven is their home. Now homes are places of business as well. (Photo: Paige Code, Unsplash). Everyone needs to do their part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Right now, home is the safest place to be. Sheltering-in-place at home […]
Selling or Buying a Home with Solar
Today, most of the solar panels you see are Photo Voltaic (PV), which produce electricity for the home or to provide power back to the grid. In the 1980s, there was a substantial 70 percent federal tax credit available if you installed a solar power system on your home. During that period, we saw solar […]
Pricing Hierarchy of Single-Family Homes in Boulder County
Home buyers frequently ask about the pricing hierarchy of homes in Boulder County, primarily to determine where they can find an affordable place to move. 2019 housing market statistics are in and the statistics provide opportune information for home buyers. Home buyers frequently ask about the pricing hierarchy of homes in Boulder County, primarily to […]
Coronavirus and Mortgage Rates… To Lock or Not? That is the Question!
The odds that mortgage interest rates might go down because of the coronavirus crisis are pretty high. The odds that mortgage interest rates might go down because of the coronavirus crisis are pretty high. Yet rates are already at an historic low, so how low can they go? Over the last several years we have enjoyed […]
Coping with the high price of real estate: Should I find a co-signer?
One option for first-time home buyers is to look for a co-signer. There are many ramifications of being a co-signer and this makes a close relative or loved one the best choice. Prices of homes have been steadily increasing in Boulder County for years. As these prices have risen, it has been more difficult for […]
Realtor for Life: The Low Down on Low Down Payments
Most first-time homebuyers have the challenge of coming up with a down payment to make their first purchase. In the city of Boulder, loan limits are challenging due higher home values and the large down payment required. However, in the rest of Boulder County – and into Weld and Larimer counties – home values, loan […]
Interest Rates Are At a Three-Year Low. Should I Refinance?
It’s time to consider refinancing your mortgage again! According to Freddie Mac, the average interest rate on a 30-year mortgage on February 6, 2020 was 3.45%. The last time rates were in this category was on July 7, 2016 when Freddie Mac reported an average interest rate of 3.41%. Rates this low don’t tend to […]
Why Invest in Real Estate?
Most people consider their single-family home they live in as an investment in real estate. In fact, when they fill out a financial statement, it is even listed as an asset. It’s true that the home will likely go up in value over the years, and as the loan is paid off, it could represent […]