With a persistent shortage of houses, rising costs and still-high interest rates squeezing first-time buyers, innovative housing solutions are gaining ground. Two options attracting attention as potential solutions for many in Colorado and nationwide are multigenerational housing and accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Navigating the real estate market we find ourselves in now, characterized by low housing inventory, high buyer demand and volatile interest rates, is challenging for homebuyers. In such a competitive environment, an experienced Buyer’s Agent becomes an invaluable asset, employing specific, tried and true strategies to help their clients succeed.
According to a new MoveBuddha.com analysis more than 50,000 searches for moves planned in 2024, Boulder is the No. 1 top move-to city of 2024 in Colorado.
Typically, when individuals embark on their journey as first-time home buyers, their initial considerations often revolve around condominiums, townhomes, or modest starter homes. The idea of contemplating a 4-unit apartment as their initial residential choice seldom occurs to many. Nevertheless, this option could serve as an excellent entry point for establishing a real estate portfolio and securing future financial stability.
If you’re considering buying a home, do yourself a favor and stop looking at homes for sale online and take some steps to ensure you save money on the purchase. Sure, it takes a little time and effort but the payoff may just be a lower monthly house payment.
As families ponder the idea of a vacation home, they may start asking numerous important questions. These can revolve around immediate objectives, like determining the frequency of personal use, or longer-term plans, such as establishing the property as a lasting family vacation legacy. Here are several questions to aid in your decision-making process.
When an attractive investment property comes up, there will often be multiple offers in the first few days on the market. Therefore, as an investor, you need to be able to analyze the investment as quickly as possible to determine if it is right for you.
An exceptional gift idea is helping your relative or loved one with an interest rate or mortgage buydown
In this season of giving, why not get someone started with a gift and then help create a plan for monthly contributions to an FHSA to save up for a specific down payment by a specific date.
Boulder County homeowners have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. Despite the highest interest rates in decades causing downward pressure on purchasing power, annual statistics show that much of Boulder County still holds double-digit gains in single-family homes median prices.
I’ve been watching the real estate market hover between a seller’s and buyer’s market for months now. But after reviewing recent data, I’m ready to call it: it’s now officially a buyer’s market.
The housing market continues to be challenging for home buyers and sellers alike, especially in Boulder County where price increase and low inventory exceed national averages. Experts suggest patience and a knowledgeable Realtor help navigate these unprecedented market challenges.
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s the time of year for haunted houses – or even downright spooky homes where strange, unusual or disturbing events have taken place.
If you have found your dream home, don’t let the interest rate scare you away. Marry that house. Date the rate.
Now that interest rates have risen from the 3.5% range to the 7% range, will home prices decline to balance out the purchasing power?
With a well-executed strategy and a big-picture outlook, purchasing in our current market can be far from ghoulish — and actually a positive experience.
When buying a home, many of our homebuyers will ask, “Where is the sun?” The immediate answer is “look up and see!” However, it is a bit more complicated than that.
Many factors makeup “quality of life” and at least two Colorado metros deliver them in abundance. Boulder ranks as No. 2 across U.S. metros while Fort Collins shines in the eighth position, according to the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report’s Quality of Life Index.
Given today’s market, is it better to wait to buy that new house, sidelining the lifestyle you crave, or is it financially wiser to take advantage of the equity you have now?
Even with nationwide home price increases beginning to slow, homeowners continued to gain near-record equity in their homes.
Realtor.com® analyzed the numbers in its fourth annual Best Time to Buy Report and found the best time to buy a home across the nation is the week of Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.
For a real estate investor nearing retirement, the thought of continuing to manage property can seem burdensome. A Tenant-In-Common (TIC) investment could be just the ticket to feeling less strained.
The return to almost real estate normalcy affords savvy buyers the opportunity to get their foot in Boulder’s door, live its coveted lifestyle, and watch their home’s value appreciate in the process.
Today’s market is tough on first time buyers. The inventory of homes and condos purchased by first-time buyers continues to be low, and along with inflation, home prices are being pushed upward in most markets.