Brrrr! Winter in Colorado has everyone dreaming of warmth! There’s nothing like a Frigid day to spark thoughts of soaking up the sun on a sandy beach. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting many clients with Realtors® in their ideal vacation home destinations. I’ve noticed many Coloradans gravitate toward sunny island retreats to […]
Higher loan limits enhance homebuyers’ purchasing power
Due to the rise in home values during this period, the FHFA has announced an increase in the maximum baseline conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2025. Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Housing Administration (FHA) updates its annual loan limits. These […]
Gift Giving to First-Time Homebuyers
Shutterstock The lack of a down payment is one of the biggest barriers for first-time homebuyers, and an FHSA is an excellent way to address this challenge. In 2025, you can give up to $19,000 per person without triggering the gift tax. You’re allowed to make multiple $19,000 gifts to as many individuals as […]
Have you completed your annual real estate checkup?
Shutterstock Just as you schedule an annual physical to maintain your health, it’s wise to conduct an annual real estate checkup to safeguard your financial well-being. December is the perfect time to review and make adjustments for the year ahead. If you’re not yet a homeowner or don’t own any investment property, your […]
Being thankful to be home in Colorado
Its the week after Thanksgiving, and with under a month left in 2024, we can reflect on a year of change and adaptation. No matter your current living situation, this is an ideal time to appreciate how fortunate we are to live in Colorado’s Front Range. With the Rockies as our backdrop, we’re surrounded by […]
Join Boulder’s premier real estate event: The 17th annual Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference
The Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference brings together key players from the local real estate industry, though anyone interested in Boulder Valley’s real estate market and trends is encouraged to attend. BOULDER – The 17th Annual Boulder Valley Real Estate Conference is set for November 21, 2024, from 8:25 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Boulder’s […]
New Colorado real estate contracts as of August 2024
New Colorado real estate contracts as of August 2024 In Colorado, real estate brokers are not licensed to practice law or provide legal advice. However, licensed brokers regularly draft contracts for buying and selling homes as part of their daily work. Colorado brokers are permitted to offer more extensive services to their clients than in […]
What’s so special about Special Tax Districts (and Metro Districts)?
Special Tax Districts and Metro Districts have recently been in the spotlight. As new subdivisions emerge along Colorado’s Front Range, it’s wise for prospective homebuyers to conduct thorough research on these districts. Special Tax Districts and Metro Districts have recently been in the spotlight. As new subdivisions emerge along Colorado’s Front Range, it’s wise for […]