by Jon Terry | Jun 25, 2012 | Blog, Business Savvy, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages
It’s a money-saving time to be a Denver area home buyer. Historically, mortgage rates of all types — conventional, FHA, VA and USDA — have never been lower and low mortgage rates make for low monthly payments. According to Freddie Mac’s weekly...
by Jon Terry | May 16, 2012 | Blog, Housing Analysis
Homebuilder Confidence is on the rise once again. After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29. The increase marks the sharpest climb in homebuilder confidence on a month-to-month...
by Jon Terry | May 5, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home, Staging
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. If you have your home on the market, dirty shower doors can be distracting to prospective buyers. The soap scum that accumulates isn’t just unsightly, it contains body oils and skin particles...
by Jon Terry | May 3, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Mortgage Guidelines, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages
Despite an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s banks remain cautious about what they will lend, and to whom. Last quarter, by a margin of 3-to-2, more banks tightened residential mortgage lending standards for “prime borrowers” than did loosen...
by Jon Terry | May 1, 2012 | Around The Home, Blog, Moving, Residential Real Estate, Selling a Home
As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, it’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer things — just make sure to store your cold-weather clothes properly. They’ll look better, wear longer, and will be...
