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Blog Flipping Out Here are some interesting facts from Attom Data’s report on House Flipping. Last year there were just under 309,000 flips of homes or condominiums which represents 8% of all transactions across the U.S. 37% of those were financed transactions and 63% were all cash The average gross profit for a house flip is $63,000  
Buyers Highly Active In addition to tracking the average price for sold properties, it is also interesting to track the average price for active properties. Asking prices are up across all markets when compared to the same time last year. Here are the average list prices for residential properties along the Front Range: Larimer County = $893,000 (8% […]
Buyers Where It’s At New Homes are where it’s at. By ‘it,’ we mean inventory. Given low supply of existing homes, home buyers have figured out that new homes offer an effective place to find homes for sale. Here are the stats… Inventory of existing homes is down 7.7% year over year. And, last year’s inventory was historically low. […]
Buyers New Opportunity One of the many opportunities for buyers today is new construction. In Northern Colorado, just under 25% of all available homes for sale are brand new homes. That percentage is roughly 50% more than normal. Buyers who are looking for a greater selection can consider new homes. New homes offer obvious advantages like trendy finishes […]
Buyers Incentivized More than 75% of all new home builders are using interest rate buydowns as a way to attract buyers to their communities.This is according to new research by John Burns Real Estate Consulting.Builders are fronting several thousand dollars on behalf of their buyers so these buyers can have a lower rate for the first few […]
Buyers Real Estate Terminology: Contingent, Pending, Under Contract, and More Different real estate transactions have different conditions based on the status of the listing. The following information is meant to clarify some common real estate terms that describe a home for sale and its position in the closing process. For sellers, understanding this terminology will inform your conversations with your agent when it comes time […]
Buyers The Numbers Behind Renting Peep these numbers behind renting. 👀 Clearly, the majority of renters in the U.S. are experiencing major price increases year-over-year. In fact, rent prices have reached a new high, with the median monthly rental cost climbing to a whopping $1,879 in the United States.   Moreover, over half of renters that remained in their current […]
Buyers You’ve Made An Offer. What Happens Next? So you’ve made an offer on the house of your dreams – now what? Well, there are 3 common outcomes in this scenario. If the seller rejects your offer… Your real estate agent might be able to help you better understand why the offer didn’t make the cut by relaying any relevant information from the […]
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Buyers How to Save Money to Buy a House It’s no secret that buying a home is a serious financial undertaking, but aspiring homeowners are often left wondering what the methods behind the process actually look like. One of the telltale signs that you’re ready to buy a home is having substantial savings to use toward the purchase. The following information goes under the […]
Buyers Negotiation Power Gains Even though we’re still technically in a seller’s market, there is some good news for buyers: there is far less competition in the real estate market than there was a year ago, which means homebuyers are regaining some of their negotiation power.   Over the last couple of years, more buyers were willing to skip […]
Buyers What Is a Homeowners Association and How Much Are HOA Fees? Becoming a homeowner comes with many responsibilities, but if the home you’re purchasing requires you to be part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), you’ll have to follow additional guidelines and pay additional fees. As you’re looking for homes, talk to your agent about whether purchasing a home that’s part of an HOA is right for […]
Buyers The Different Types of Home Loans for Buyers Financing terms are the nuts and bolts of a successful home purchase. Once you’ve decided you’re ready to buy a house, it’s a matter of making the numbers work. So, which home loan is the right one for you? Knowing the different types of mortgage loans available to you will allow you to pinpoint the […]
Buyers Buy Before 5 30-year mortgage rates just exceeded 4% for the first time in three years according to Freddie Mac. We have new advice for anyone considering a home purchase in the next couple of years. Buy before 5.  This means buy before rates go to 5%. Even though rates have been ticking up over the last several […]
Buyers New Construction: Why Work with a Buyer’s Agent? If you’re a buyer, you may have considered purchasing a new construction home. After touring the model home and talking to the builder’s sales representatives, you begin to wonder if it’s necessary to work with a buyer’s agent. Although it’s possible to move forward with the purchase of a new construction home without a buyer’s […]
Buyers Townhome Surge Townhome construction has surged in the last 12 months.  This is welcome news for first-time buyers who benefit from the lower prices that multi-family product tends to provide. According to the National Association of Home Builders, townhome construction has jumped up 28% compared to the previous year. Townhomes now represent 13% of all new residential […]
Buyers Money at a Discount This week, for the first time in 32 months, mortgage rates hit 4%. While this increase may feel painful for buyers currently looking at property, it is important to put today’s rates in perspective. We believe we will look back a few years from now and see that a 4% rate was like buying money […]
Buyers Rent Record Records continue to be broken in real estate, including the rental market. Rents just rose another $2 per month to $1,594, a new record. The annual rent growth of 13.5% nationally in 2021 was more than double any previous year, and apartment absorption counted nearly 600,000 units, which is roughly 50 percent more than the […]
Buyers 7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Home Making the leap from renter to homeowner doesn’t happen overnight; it requires steady planning to put yourself in a good position to buy your first home. Prospective first-time home buyers can often feel like they’re waiting for a sign to indicate they’re ready to start making offers, when really, it’s a combination of factors. Here […]
Buyers Buying with Your Pets in Mind! Image source: Canva For many of us, pets play a central role in our home life, so taking into account what is best for them when buying a home is important for both their happiness and that of your entire household. Your neighborhood When looking for homes that are well suited to both you and […]
Buyers Lumber Back Up The price of lumber has jumped back up again and is adding to the cost of new home construction. Over the past four months, lumber prices have nearly tripled, causing the price of an average new single-family home to increase by more than $18,600. According to Random Lengths, as of the end of December, the […]