Real Estate on the Front Range

Are we in a housing bubble? With home prices skyrocketing in the last couple of years, are we due for a correction? If the housing market moved like the stock market, then yes. However, real estate is a much more stable market than stocks and its consistent upward trends are little moved by economic fluctuations. This is true even in the face of most recessions over the years. In this episode we’ll look at some important data that shows we are not heading for a housing market crash.

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In this market update, I’ll cover the impact of higher mortgage rates, where consumer confidence stands regarding real estate and the top ten best places to live in the United States.  Of course, I’ll also cover the latest local data so you can know how the real estate market is trending across the Front Range of Northern Colorado.  

In this episode I’ll be reviewing Metropolitan Districts, also known as metro districts or metro tax districts.  Here in Northern Colorado, homes are being built in or reside in these districts and they have important implications for home buyers.  I’ll share with you the purpose and definition of a metro district per the Colorado Revised Statute, some research completed on the implications for homeowners, pros and cons and finally some due diligence you can do to see if living in a Metro District is a good fit for you.

Here is the latest market update for Northern Colorado.  Many are wondering how higher mortgage rates, inflation and rising home prices are impacting the real estate market.  I’ll cover these topics and the latest data so you can see how the real estate market is trending here along the Front Range.

Buying a home is a large investment and you want to make sure there are no surprises waiting for you after closing.  For instance, is the foundation in stable condition?  Have there been water issues in the past?  Have the mechanicals been serviced recently?  Is the sewer line intact?  These are some of the things you’re going to want to know during the inspection period.    

In this episode, I'll cover the importance of getting a home inspection, what the real estate contract states regarding your rights as a Buyer and whether or not you should negotiate away these rights to get your offer accepted in this competitive market.

Mortgage rates are going up. How does that impact home values? What should you do if you want to buy a home in this market environment? I’ll cover these questions and the latest data for Boulder, Larimer and Weld Counties.

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Sean

Living in the mountains is a great way to live. Surrounded by natural beauty and amazing views is a blessing indeed. While most people love the majesty of the mountains, living there isn’t for everyone. There are important considerations involved in buying a home in the mountains that one wouldn’t have to think about when buying a home in the city or surrounding suburbs. In this episode, I’ll highlight some important things for you to know to see if mountain living is for you.

We all have to make a decision at points in our lives as to where we will live and whether we will rent or buy.  In this episode I am going to evaluate the financial pros and cons of renting vs. buying a home.  

Buying a home is an exciting and important event and involves a significant amount of financial investment, typically the biggest we’ll have in our lives. You want to have that investment insured against anything that might jeopardize your ownership or cost you money for debts you didn’t incur. Title insurance is designed to do just that. In this episode I’ll cover some aspects of what title insurance is and outline the process in working with a title company in a real estate transaction.

In this episode I'll cover the current market data for Northern Colorado and explore what a typical winter market looks like in comparison to the one we're currently in.