Top 3 CHFA Down Payment Assistance Programs
CHFA or Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, is one of the best down payment assistance programs for both first time home buyers and non-first time home buyers in Colorado.
Three Ways to Win in a Bidding War
With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get…
Home Buying Tips – Do’s & Dont’s
Scott shares some home buying and mortgage pre-approval tips to set you up for success, avoid delayed closing and reduce stress throughout the home purchase process. The do’s & don’ts…
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The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights The percentage of income needed to afford a median-priced home today is declining, while that for renting is on the rise. This is making buying a home an…
Why Is It so Important to Be Pre-Approved in the Homebuying Process?
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall…
Should You Buy an Existing Home or New Construction?
Finding the right home to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up,…
5½ Reasons FHA is Better than Conventional
FHA is a great home loan program to help those looking to buy a home with little to no money down. But it’s gotten a bad rap, especially compared to…
Builders & Realtors Agree: Real Estate Is Back
When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and…
What is Loan to Value? (LTV) And Why You Should Care!
What is Loan to Value or LTV? You might be wondering what LTV has to do with a home purchase or getting a mortgage. Find out what LTV is and…
The Top Reasons People Are Moving This Year
Today, Americans are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is…