Just like visiting your doctor’s office for your annual physical to keep yourself healthy, it is imperative to conduct an annual real estate checkup to be diligent about your financial wellbeing. (Photo: Artem Podrez, Pexels). Just like visiting your doctor’s office for your annual physical to keep yourself healthy, it is imperative to conduct […]
A special holiday gift for first-time home buyers
A Colorado First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account (FHSA) is a great way to speed up a homebuyer’s ability to purchase their first home. (Photo: Ben White/Unsplash). If you’re searching for an enduring gift for your loved ones, which will be treasured for a lifetime, during an especially challenging year, you can consider giving up to […]
Fixer Uppers to Live In
Fix-and-flips are all the rage, but have you ever considered a fix-up to live in? (Photo: Pexels). Fix-and-flips are all the rage, but have you ever considered a fix-up to live in? You might be able to find the perfect location an older home that may need more renovation than your budget allows. The answer […]
Coronavirus and Refinancing Your Home
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the mortgage rate to historic lows due to investors fleeing to the safety of government securities.. (Photo: Bigstock). The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the mortgage rate to historic lows due to investors fleeing to the safety of government securities. Fixed mortgage rates tend to follow the ups and downs […]
Home Equity Management in a COVID-19 World
In world of uncertainty, many people are asking, “What can I do to prepare myself for the next crisis? Should I pay off my mortgage or borrow against the house and invest the cash?” (Photo: Bigstock). The COVID-19 crisis has caused significant job losses and many Americans have realized they can only pay their bills […]
Stay at home and plan your next or first-time home purchase
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 […]
Should I Buy My First Home with a Friend?
Since home prices have made home ownership prohibitive for many across the county, first-time home buyers are turning to an alternative path to home ownership: purchasing a property with a friend. In many markets it is difficult to buy your first home. In Boulder County, that is certainly the case. Average home prices in […]