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How much money will go into your pocket after your home is sold?
by David New
How much money will go into your pocket after your home is sold? It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep that matters. This holds especially true when it comes to the sale of your home. The sales price you see at the top of the closing paperwork is rarely, if ever, the amount of money that ends up in your pocket as the seller. There are often a variety of costs and fees associated with getting a home sold, so it’s important that you understand exactly what you’re...
Read MoreHow much should you offer on the home you fell in love with?
by David New
You’ve spent the last few months looking for a home and now the only thing that stands between you and having the right to negotiate full ownership of the home you fell in love with is preparing an offer that will be acceptable to the seller. The purchase and sales agreement is the first formal communication that leads to the final deal and eventually a closing when it’s time for you to take ownership of the property. The total agreement between...
Read MoreHow to Find Bank Foreclosures and Distressed Sales
by David New
How to Find Bank Foreclosures and Distressed Sales Everyone wants a hot deal. For those who have the ability/desire to work with a home that is, in most cases, less than perfect, foreclosures and distressed sales represent some of the hottest deals out there If you want to locate distressed properties, the first thing you have to understand is that no one will usually advertise their home as a “distressed property” unless they are absolutely desperate to unload their home. Homeowners,...
Read MoreHow to handle a multiple offer situation
by David New
How to handle a multiple offer situation Over the last few years, buyer’s hunger for properties has been insatiable. As a result, properly priced homes were fetching multiple offers on a consistent basis. Though things have settled a bit recently, we’re still in a seller’s market, and that means the chance your listing will receive multiple offers on it is still very much a reality. But, as exciting as having a bidding war on your property is, it can also provide for...
Read MoreImportant Steps to Improve your Credit Score
by David Mattox
Check your credit report regularly: You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year from each of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) at AnnualCreditReport.com. Review your credit report for errors, such as incorrect balances or accounts that don't belong to you, and dispute any inaccuracies. Pay your bills on time: Late payments can have a significant negative impact on your credit score. Make sure to pay all of your bills on time, including credit card bills,...
Read MoreMake Sure Your Credit Is Mortgage Ready with These 5 Tips!
by Kristen Wolf
Making sure your credit is an incredibly important part of the home buying process. Don't lose out on your dream home; make sure to follow these 5 important guidelines so that you can be successful in today's housing market. If your credit isn't healthy yet, and you live in Metro Denver, Colorado don't worry, I know people who can help you! #homebuying #firsttimehomebuyers #creditmortage #howmuchhousecanyouafford
Read MoreWhen is the Best Season of the Year to Buy to get the Best Deal
by Brandon Bexell
When is the Best Season of the Year to Buy to get the Best Deal The housing market here in the United States has been moving at a blistering pace for a while now. On the whole, home prices increased more than 33% from February 2020 to June 2022. What’s even better news is that It’s expected that the housing market will continue to climb in the future — albeit a little more slowly now — due to the changes that were made in the lending market coming out of the mortgage...
Read MoreHow much you should put down to purchase your new home?
by Brandon Bexell
How much should you put down to purchase your new home? Historically, home buyers seek to put down 20% when they purchase a home. However, according to a recent survey by The National Association of Realtors (NAR), the actual national average is much closer to 10%. When it comes to first-time homebuyers, the average down payment is at 4% as per the same survey. While down payment requirements vary based on the lender you choose to work with, the amount required will usually depend...
Read MoreWhy You Should Get a Home Warranty When You List Your Home
by Brandon Bexell
Why You Should Get a Home Warranty When You List Your Home Home warranties aren’t just for buyers anymore. In the past, buyers have asked sellers to pay for a home warranty to give them a year of protection after it sells on roughly 16 major systems in the house including things like the electrical system, appliances, hot water heater, furnace, etc. Overall, it makes sense because the first time claim on a home warranty for most buyers runs around $1,500 to 1,600 plus a deductible...
Read MoreHow to get qualified to purchase a home for no money down
by Brandon Bexell
How to get qualified to purchase a home for no money down Even with all the insanity that happened during the mortgage meltdown and all the changes that resulted in how money would now be lent to buyers, there are still some amazingly affordable loan programs out there. Included, believe it or not, no-money-down options for buying a home. Here are some of the best programs that are out there today and how you need to get qualified to purchase a home using them to buy a home for no money...
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