There is good news and bad news on the Colorado foreclosure front. According to a recent article in The Denver Post, fewer Colorado homeowners are entering foreclosure. That’s the good news, but unfortunately, once they get behind on their mortgages, more of them are losing their homes. As of the end of September, Colorado foreclosure … Continue reading Colorado Foreclosure Update
Happy Labor Day! Like it or not, summer is almost over, and fall has arrived. While you may have been focusing on your landscaping and gardening projects all summer, it’s time to turn your attention to getting the inside of your home ready for fall and winter entertaining. Here are a few tips that will … Continue reading Get Your Denver Home Ready for Fall
It’s an age-old question. Should I rent a home or buy a home? Traditionally, buying a home has been part of the American dream, but renting is becoming increasingly popular in the Denver area as the recession lingers on. The Denver Post recently reported that the number of apartment vacancies has decreased throughout the Denver metro … Continue reading Should You Rent or Buy a Home in Denver?
Why Should You Buy a Home in Denver? 1. Tax deductions – Mortgage interest and property tax obligations are a homeowner’s best friends on April 15th. For both federal and state income taxes, these payments are tax deductible. 2. Appreciation – It’s hard to talk about this one at the moment, but we still firmly … Continue reading Six Reasons to Buy a Home in Denver – NOW!
My trusted friend and colleague, Karla Dimond of Wintrust Mortgage, called last week to let us know about the best jumbo loan rates/programs I have seen in a very long time. For as little as 25 percent down, the rate is as low as 4.125% for a 5/5 ARM. If you are fence-sitting on a decision to … Continue reading Amazing Denver Jumbo Loan Program
TeamCox Realtors is pleased to introduce, Lynn Bruskivage, of LGA Home Solutions, LLC. Lynn will be an ocassional guest blogger for us, focusing on issues related to getting your Denver home ready to go on the market. Stage Your Home First Don’t waste valuable days letting your home sit on the market without “staging” your home first. … Continue reading Stage Your Home First
We’ve been asked numerous times over the past month: “Why should I purchase a home now when the tax credit expired at the end of April?” The answer is simple. Interest rates have fallen dramatically since April 30th. The following example illustrates how interest rates can dramatically increase your buying power. Think about it in terms … Continue reading Why Should You Buy a Denver Home After the Homebuyer Tax Credit Expired?
As the deadline looms to purchase a home under the homebuyer tax credit, there is good news for military families! There is a little-known special provision in the bill that extends the deadline to purchase a home to April 30, 2011 for military personnel, and active-duty service members currently living overseas. The specific details of … Continue reading Extended Deadline for Military Personnel to Use Homebuyer Tax Credits!
TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – and ALMC Mortgage have teamed up to offer a Homebuyer Training for 2010 Repeat Buyers and First-time homebuyers and YOU are invited! There will be door prizes, light refreshments and industry professionals available to answer questions! We will address the following topics: • Why should I buy … Continue reading Does $6,500 Cashback Sound Good?
As one of the first Denver-area real estate agents to obtain the title of Certified Distressed Experts, or CDPE, in 2008, we are often asked about short sales – what is a short sale and how does the process work? A short sale is when a qualified homeowner offers his or her lender, in the form of … Continue reading Short Sale Experts in Denver, Colorado