Category Archives: General Real Estate News

Build or Buy? Making the Right Decision It’s more than deciding on the right carpet-tile combination. Before you hire a builder or sign on a dotted line, read these tips to make sure you’re getting the best house for your … Continue reading →

Written by Jaymi Naciri Close More Deals – Qualify homebuyer leads fast and free Most of us who have bought a home have at least some awareness of the loan-to-value ratio, or LTV – one of the factors lenders use … Continue reading →

By:  Jessica Mai According to Jonathan and Drew Scott, stars of the HGTV show “Property Brothers,” it doesn’t take a lot to increase the sale value of your home. In fact, there are two inexpensive, quick tricks you can use … Continue reading →

Written by Realty Times Staff For most buyers, the mortgage is the largest monthly expense they will have. Yet most borrowers will do little to no preparation, negotiation, or shopping to get the best deal. And they end up paying … Continue reading →

Written by Andrea Davis Whether you’re looking to sell your home or simply improve its overall appearance, consider upgrading the landscape. These six tips will help you utilize landscaping to increase your home’s curb appeal: 1. Freshen your mulch Mulch … Continue reading →

Buyers of a median-priced home in metro Denver need to make about $17,000 more than the U.S. average By Aldo Svaldi The Denver Post A buyer of a median-priced home in metro Denver needs to make a salary of $68,436 … Continue reading →

By Laura Agadoni Trulia Here’s how to avoid common mistakes of first-time landlords. First-time homebuyers are a declining group. Historically, 40% of homebuyers have been first-time buyers, but that percentage continues to shrink, even as millennials continue to show more … Continue reading →

By Aldo Svaldi The Denver Post Borrowers made big push to lock in equity gains on homes ahead of interest rate hikes Metro Denver homeowners burned with refinancing fever in the fourth quarter, according to an analysis on mortgage activity … Continue reading →

Written by Hans Brings If you’re planning on selling your home this winter, you may have to put in some extra work. Between the cold weather, snow, and post holiday blues, a little bit of elbow grease can go a … Continue reading →

Written by Realty Times Staff Your front yard is the red carpet inviting buyers into the beauty that is your home. If it’s rugged, messy and unkempt, buyers will take one look and then keep on driving to the next … Continue reading →