Real Estate Advisor

Jan. 4, 2024

2024 New Conforming Loan Limits For Colorado

2024 FHFA New Conforming Loan Limits For The State Of Colorado

Updated Conforming Loan Limits For Colorado

As Prices across the Denver Metro Area have continued to increase, the conforming loan limit set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have been increased by 5.56%, reaching a maximum of $766,550 in 2024. In certain regions, the limit may be …

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Jan. 3, 2024

2024 Real Estate Predictions and Forecast

Real Estate Chart

New Year Offers Optimism

As the clock struck midnight and we closed out 2023, thoughts have shifted to the new year and the promise of a better real estate market. With so many views on what is happening in the market we wanted to share some of our …

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Oct. 13, 2023

Tips For Preparing For An Open House

 

Tiny house with blocks spelling out Open House

 

20 Tips Sellers Can Do For A Successful Open House

As the real estate market has continued to slow down, prospective home buyers are taking more time to shop before making the decision to purchase. As we head into the slower time of the …

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Sept. 13, 2023

Market Watch August 2023

REcolorado Market Watch August 2023 Infographic

The Final Stretch Of The Summer Selling Season

In August, the Denver Metro housing market experienced a continuation of recent trends. After reaching its peak in June, home prices in the area saw a second consecutive month of decline. The median closed price for a Denver Metro home …

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July 20, 2023

Tips to Prevent Water From Accumulating Around Your Foundation

Rain on a roof and gutter

The Denver Metro area has experienced one of the wettest springs and summers in years. The amount of rain is a blessing but it can also wreak havoc on your home’s foundation.

Preventing water from accumulating around your foundation is essential to protect it from damage. Here are …

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Feb. 2, 2023

How Interest Rates Impact The Real Estate Market

Interest Rates and Real Estate

The impacts from historic inflation continue to be felt by consumers especially when filling up your tank or going to the grocery store. As the Fed continues to raise interest rates to tamp down inflation, the impacts can also be felt in the rates …

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Jan. 24, 2023

GREAT NEWS for First Time Home Buyers!

First Time Home Buyer Loan

Improved Mortgage Rates 

If you've been dreaming of home ownership but thought it was out of reach, we have great news for you! Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have recently made adjustments to the way mortgage interest rates are determined for first time home buyers.

Young Couple Buying Their First HomeFannie/Freddie have …

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Jan. 6, 2023

Mortgage Rate Buydown

Ways to Combat High Mortgage Rates

The Denver Real Estate Market has been shifting for several months now. Record high inflation has led to the Fed to raise interest rates several times in 2022 to try to bring it under control. The result has been mortgage rates grew sharply …

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Dec. 1, 2022

New Loan Limits For 2023

New Colorado Loan Limits for 2023 

Good news, home values rose substantially in 2022. Because of the increase in home values, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has increased the conforming loan limits for 2023!

The average for most counties in Colorado rose to $726,200, however there are many counties that have even …

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April 23, 2022

Hiking Safety Tips

Hiking Safety Tips

 

Thinking about getting out into the great outdoors with friends and family in the near future? If you're not an experienced outdoor enthusiast (yet), here are a few quick hiking safety tips to keep in mind:

Do not drink water from ponds or streams unless you have …

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