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Home for the holidays – gift giving to first-time home buyers – Part 1

December 8, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

For 26% of first-time home buyers, saving for a down payment on a home is the most challenging step in the home buying process, according to the 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers report by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Overall, it is very difficult for first-time buyers in this housing market. Of all […]

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It’s time for your annual real estate checkup

December 1, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

To keep yourself healthy, you make sure to schedule an annual physical. To maintain your financial well-being, it is essential to schedule an annual real estate checkup. November is a great time to conduct that review so you can make any adjustments in the year ahead. If you’re not a homeowner yet or don’t own […]

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Rising interest rates decrease purchasing power

August 22, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

In general, as interest rates rise, the homebuyer loses about 3% of purchasing power for every .25% in interest rate increase.   Today’s market is tough on first time buyers. The inventory of homes and condos purchased by first-time buyers continues to be low, and along with inflation, home prices are being pushed upward in […]

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Financing options when interest rates rise

August 11, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

The 30-year mortgage has been the mainstay of American homebuying for decades. The 30-year mortgage came about as a result of the housing crisis of the 1920s. Back then, a typical mortgage was three to five years with a variable rate, and payments only covered the interest. Often, large down payments were required. The most […]

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Reasons for the shortage of homes to buy, Part 1

August 4, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

According to Todd Gullette, RE/MAX of Boulder Managing Broker, the start of 2022 showed a continuing record-low number of homes available to buy. In fact, as of March 2022 there were only a total of 307 single family homes listed as available in the IRES Multiple Listing System (MLS) in all of Boulder County. For […]

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Part 2: Buying College Housing Now Is The Time

June 28, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

In my last article, Part 1 of “Buying College Housing – Now Is The Time,” I discussed how purchasing a condo or house for your child to live in while attending college can be a worthwhile investment and can provide financial as well as other benefits for your college student. As you evaluate this decision, […]

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Buying college housing Now is the time, Part 1

June 23, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

Every August in college towns across the country, college students start to return for the fall semester, resulting in a frenzy of real estate activity. Because rental housing tends to be tight in most college towns, many families consider purchasing a home for their college student to live in while attending school. It usually takes […]

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June is Homeownership Month because homeownership matters

June 22, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

In 2022, homeownership is more important than ever before in the U.S. We live in a world that pressures us to rent everything – and love it. Think about it: we can rent a scooter to get around, we can use an app for car rides, we can rent clothing, we can rent workspace, we […]

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Buying a home to save for college?

May 24, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

Buying a rental property when a baby is born is a great way to save for college. (Photo: Pexels).   When it comes to saving for their child’s college education, most parents automatically think of the Colorado College Invest 529 accounts. The main reasons are that contributions can be deducted from Colorado State income tax […]

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Fair housing month

May 10, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

Fair Housing Month signifies a continued commitment by Realtors® across our country to expand equal access to housing. (Photo: Pexels). The Fair Housing Act was passed in April 1968. Every April since then, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) has commemorated its passage with events and education that underscore the need to expand inclusion and […]

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