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Here at Denver Realty Pro we are committed to protecting the safety of both our Buyers and Sellers. We have implemented the following guidelines to assure safe showings for our clients and the general public moving forward.
We will continue to do our part to keep everyone safe during these trying time.
The growing pandemic has officially affected the real estate market which had been still performing well despite the growing pandemic. April 2020 showed a huge decline in sales posting 3,855 sales which reflects a 26% decline in sales from the previous year.
Average days on market increased by 9 days to 29. Homes did appreciate slightly, however more sales posted reflected a price reduction to get the home under contract.
We maintained 7 weeks of inventory vs. this time last year. Many sellers have pulled their home off the market and elected to list again in a few weeks.
Tired of looking out the window at your dull, dormant lawn? A little prep now will give you a green lawn all summer long.
Rake First things first, gently rake leaves, twigs, and dead grass off your lawn, and remove snow mold if you live in colder climates. This allows air and sunlight to reach down to the grass roots. Avoid power-raking, as hacking away at the ground can damage shallow grasses and good soil.
Weed Weeds like dandelions, hairy bittercress, common chickweed, and henbit go dormant in winter and re-emerge in the spring. For best results, pull as many weeds as possible by hand or use a hoe. Be sure to get the entire plant, roots and all. If you use a pre-emergent weed killer, make sure it’s a calm day. Wind can spread the chemicals onto plants you don’t want to kill and into waterways you don’t want to pollute.
Right now, it feels like things keep changing from one minute to the next. That makes it hard to predict what will happen with real estate tomorrow, and even harder to know what might happen a year from now. In times like these questions abound - mortgage rates are historically low, but is it worth it to refinance? Is it really still a good time to buy? What is my home worth now?
I wanted to reach out to let you know I’m available to answer any questions you might have during this time of uncertainty: whether it’s about buying, selling, refinancing or if you’re just curious about the state of the market. I have the technology and experience to help you navigate a rapidly evolving market, and I can connect you to mortgage professionals who are prepared to create a plan for you.
Be it today, tomorrow, or six months from now, I’m prepared to offer you dedicated, extraordinary service when you’re ready.
Scott Beard Managing Broker/Owner Denver Realty Pro LLC ER100017548 Mobile: 720-935-9406
Paperwork is sometimes the roadblock that stands between first time home buyers and their first house. Taking the fear of the unknown out of the equation can smooth out the process. Start gathering documents now, such as:
3 months' bank statement
Gift letter; donor's bank statement; copy of gift check; copy of deposit receipt
Explanations for late payments; credit inquiries in the last 90 days; charge-offs; collections; judgments; liens
Bankruptcy papers within 7 years
Copy of Social Security Card and driver's license
Last 2 years' W2 forms
Pay stubs
Last 2 years' 1040s if self-employed; interest income
Y-T-D P&L Statement is self-employed
Corporate or Partnership tax returns (if you own more than 25% of a business)
Copy of purchase agreement (if you have already made an offer)
Receipt for child support payments
Copy of Divorce Settlement
Denver Realty Pro has partnered with some of the best Mortgage Professionals across the Denver Metro Area.
Please contact us and we will be happy to get you in touch with them so you can start the mortgage process.
Selling your home is typically about making a profit. You shouldn't forget however that there are costs associated with real estate transactions. Here is a quick reminder of the expenses you'll need to account for when you sell your home.
Mortgage balance and any home equity loans
Mortgage prepayment penalty (if any)
Pre-sale preparations like repairs, updates, and cleaning costs
The real estate broker commission
Capital gains tax, but only if you don't qualify for an exclusion.
Moving costs
I would be happy to help you better understand the full cost of selling your home along with how much you could make on your home in today's market. Just call or email me with questions.
Make sure to check out our Guide To Selling Your Home which is packed full of tons of great information.
Scott Beard Managing Broker/Owner Denver Realty Pro LLC ER100017548 Mobile: 720-935-9406
Despite the growing Coronavirus outbreak March continued to show steady and strong results. Home sales were up 2% from this time last year with 4,631 sales registered in March 2020. The average sold price for single family homes rose by 7% for an average of $513,691.
The average days on market reduced by 2 days while the weeks of available inventory remained the same at 6 weeks.
There was a time when buying a home as a single person was nearly unheard of, but that trend has been changing. In 2018, single home-owners made up 38.4% of owner-occupied housing stock - a 118 year high according to an analysis of Census Bureau data. Additionally, according to the National Association of Realtors, single individuals made up 25% of home sales in 2019.
Zero-in on millennials, and the data is even more eye-popping. "At a time when a lot of young adults are postponing marriage, the number of Americans buying a house on a single income is substantial," says Investopedia. Ellie Mae says that "as many as 47% of millennial home buyers last year were unmarried."
If you're considering buying while single, here are a couple things to think about.