Blog, First Time Buyer tips, Mortgage & Finance
A large down payment on a home can make the difference between a mortgage you can afford and one you can’t. We know saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming – but we’re here to help! In this ongoing series, we offer a simple tip each issue on how to save for...
Blog, Buying a Home, First Time Buyer tips, Mortgage & Finance
Buying a home is one of the best ways to build wealth, and the younger you start, the longer you have for those investment benefits to accrue. Even in your 20s, buying a home makes good sense. But it also requires financial discipline and preparation. How can you best...
Blog, Denver Real Estate Market, First Time Buyer tips
Anyone living in the Denver metro area in the past few years knows that home values have skyrocketed, creating opportunities for sellers like never before. But even in more normal markets, owning a home builds wealth. For example, the website Keeping Current Matters...
Blog, Buying a Home, Denver Real Estate Market, First Time Buyer tips
The past few years have been a home seller’s dream: High demand and tight supply sparked bidding wars, with buyers waiving inspections and other traditional safeguards to land a home. Meanwhile, prices hit record highs, and sellers reaped huge rewards. Now the tables...
Blog, First Time Buyer tips, Mortgage & Finance, Real Estate
If you’re a potential homebuyer, rising mortgage rates are cause for concern. Will higher mortgage costs put your dream home out of reach? The answer is more hopeful than you might think. With the right circumstances, you can often negotiate lower interest rates on...
Blog, Buying a Home, First Time Buyer tips
Buying a home for the first time can feel overwhelming, particularly in a fast-moving market like ours. How can you stay within your budget, find a home you’ll love, and do it all with less stress? Follow these valuable tips from Bankrate.com: Apply for a mortgage and...