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Alternative financing when mortgage rates are too high for comfort

May 2, 2024 by The Boulder Property Network

As mortgage rates rise, it isn’t quite as easy to come up with alternative financing ideas as in “the olden days”! However, there are a few alternatives that are still out there. When interest rates on mortgage loans climbed to historic levels in the 1980s, it was very hard for the consumer to secure a […]

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Hard money lending for real estate

October 24, 2023 by The Boulder Property Network

When you hear “hard money loans,” you might picture money changing hands in a dark alley and rough collection techniques when the loan comes due. However, that could not be further from the truth as hard money lending can be a very valuable and useful tool in many real estate transactions. In the “regular” real […]

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Finding financing for renovation or house flipping

September 22, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

Sometimes the condition of the home to be renovated keeps the buyer from obtaining more traditional financing for the purchase. (Photo: Brett Jordan, Unsplash).   The housing supply in the core and close-in areas of our Front Range cities is aging, especially in the single-family home category. There is a strong desire to live 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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Rising mortgage rates…To lock or not lock? That is the question!

August 8, 2022 by The Boulder Property Network

To lock or not to lock, that is the home buyer’s choice. However, buyers need to understand this is a commitment from both the mortgage lender and themselves to close at the agreed upon interest rate. (Photo: Pexels). Over the last several years we have enjoyed record-low mortgage rates with a sense of stability. The most […]

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Buying a multi-unit with owner-occupied FHA Financing

December 6, 2021 by The Boulder Property Network

With the right planning, buying a multi-unit and living in one of the units could be a great way to start your real estate investment portfolio. (Photo: Pexels). When most people think of buying a home, condos, townhouses, or single-family houses usually come to mind. It is very rare that you might think of buying […]

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Buying or refinancing your home with an interest-only loan

October 19, 2021 by The Boulder Property Network

Another tool to help buyers in an accelerating market is the interest-only mortgage. (Photo: Karolina Grabowska/Pexels). The 30-year fully amortized loan has been the mainstay of real estate financing in the U.S. for decades, yet market conditions often bring about different types of mortgages to help buyers get into a home. At one time, there […]

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Owner Financing Real Estate in Colorado

November 20, 2019 by The Boulder Property Network

By Duane Duggan, Realtor, RE/MAX of Boulder Published in Daily Camera’s At Home section on Nov. 1, 2019 Owner financing is when a real estate owner has enough equity to loan all or part of the money for a buyer’s purchase of their real estate. Carrying the financing on a home can be an attractive […]

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