by Jon Terry | May 1, 2013 | Buying A Home, Colorado Living, Foreclosure, Housing Analysis, Selling a Home
As the saying goes, “Springtime is for selling houses.” The months of April, May, June and July typically account for more than 40% of all housing transactions annually. This year, buckle up because we anticipate a huge amount of transactions and more than the usual...
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...
by Jon Terry | Apr 2, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Foreclosure, Housing Analysis, Residential Real Estate, Short Sale
After a series of months during which foreclosure volume was low, total filings have started to rise again, says RealtyTrac. In February of 2012, 21 states posted a year-over-year increase in monthly foreclosure filings, according to the national...
by Jon Terry | Mar 30, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Housing Analysis, Mortgage Rates, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate, Statistics
After a brief run-up two weeks ago, mortgage rates are back below 4 percent. It’s good news for home buyers and mortgage rate shoppers because, with lower mortgage rates, we can lower the amount of mortgage payments. According to Freddie Mac’s weekly...
by Jon Terry | Feb 8, 2012 | Blog, Buying A Home, Housing Analysis
New Home Sales slowed into the New Year but the market for newly-built homes remains strong. For home buyers in Colorado and nationwide, December’s New Home Sales report is yet one more signal that the housing market recovery may be underway. According to the...