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Using Current Market Volatility To Your Advantage
So you finally got in, but the rate is five, five and a half, six, seven. The down payment assistance is seven, seven and a half. And all of a sudden, it doesn't seem fair, but it's still locked in, r
Interest Rates are Below 5% Again
After July's momentary celebration of 5% interest rates, August ended the month at six, then September just finished having crossed 7%. Only a few months ago, six and a quarter seemed like the absolut
Why a Real Estate Slowdown Is Not a Loss
The Denver Real Estate Market is still up in price growth. In September, we saw a year-to-date price growth of 12.8%. I get this isn't the 21% increase Y.O.Y we saw in March, but IT IS STILL UP. We ha
Should I build a home instead of buying a home?
Just because you want a different house doesn't mean you have to wait for the perfect deal in the perfect area to become available. You can, instead, create the home of your dreams, even if it's your
How Does the Global Market Movement Influence the US Real Estate Market?
So while we were sleeping, we were seeing the European bonds were selling off, which we opened up Monday morning to this bond selloff here in the United States, dropping the bond prices and raising ou
Can the Recession Just Get Here?
Are we in a recession?Can the recession just get here?! We have been talking about the looming recession long enough, and I'm ready for it to happen so we can just move on!It seems like the more we
Four Reasons Real Estate Just Picked Up Again
What is happening with interest rates? Realtors' businesses are picking up steam, even though we know rates are ticking up. The 10-yr Treasury just hit a high since 2011 (3.51%), and Sweden just raise
What Are Your Responsibilities as a Co-Signer on a Mortgage?
Co-Signing can be an excellent option for increasing borrower qualifications and eligibility. But, it's also a big commitment that shouldn't be entered into without full knowledge of the responsibilit
Conforming Home Loan Limit Increasing to $715,000
There's good news for homebuyers! I understand that affordability is being put to the test. We just saw a 44% increase in prices and a 3% increase in interest rates. We also just saw the new conformin
DMAR Sept 2022 Homeowners Have the Upperhand
Historically the best forecasters have been able to consistently recognize that we are in a recession. Once we are actually in one to preemptively determine its onset has riddled economists for decade