Downtown Littleton is so much more than cute shops and home of The Melting Pot. There are several fun filled family events throughout the year. Something can be found for every taste and every age. Check out a few of the highlights below. Western Welcome Week Western Welcome Week is held toward… Read More
Traits to Look For in a Realtor When Purchasing a Home
It seems that everybody knows somebody who is a Realtor, and when you’re ready to purchase a home it seems everyone wants you to use who they know. Everyone from your nosy coworker to your Cousin Ricky who just got his realtor’s license has a “helpful” suggestion. With so many… Read More
Four Steps to Prepare Your Home for Sale
So, you’re ready to sell your home? There is more to it than hiring a realtor and plunking a For Sale sign in the front yard. Our current market is a buyer’s market, and you have to make your house stand out among all of the other inventory out there…. Read More
Purpose of a Home Appraisal
You’ve found your dream home, and entered into a contract. Your closing date is looming. An inspection has been completed, and the house is in good shape. Now what? Now you get a home appraisal. A home appraisal is how your lender determines how much money they are willing to loan… Read More
Reasons to Get a Home Inspection
We’ve all seen The Money Pit. Tom Hanks’ and Shelley Long’s characters buy a beautiful mansion for a really low price. Except once they move in, the so-called beautiful house falls apart at the seams, and becomes a complete disaster. If they had gotten an inspection done prior to purchasing the… Read More
What to Expect When Purchasing a Short Sale
Short sales have a bad reputation among home buyers. They take forever! There’s no room for negotiation! You’ll never buy a house if you look at short sales! Now, while purchasing a short sale does require some patience, it’s not as bad as many people make it out to be…. Read More
What is a HUD Home?
HUD homes can be a budget friendly housing choice. Many people already know these homes are usually listed below the market, but there can be some confusion understanding what exactly a HUD home is, or how the purchase process works. Let’s start with the definition of a HUD home. It… Read More
203K Q and A
What is a 203K loan? The 203K loan is a FHA loan that provides financing for a home that needs to be rehabilitated that traditional banks won’t finance. The home price and cost of fixing the home are rolled into one loan. How does it work? A 203K loan helps… Read More
Denver Metro Area 2012 Real Estate Forecast
Home prices: Your local forecast Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area Forecast change: second quarter, 2011 – second quarter, 2012 -4% Forecast change: second quarter, 2012 – second quarter, 2013 +2.8% Market fundamentals Median Family Income (2010) $74,000 Median Home Price (Second quarter 2011) $254,000 Change in Home Prices (From second… Read More
