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Homebuyer Education Class

Summit Combined Housing Authority Mark your calendar for the Summit Combined Housing Authority’s Homebuyer Education Class on Tuesday, April 11th at 8:30am. Tuesday, April 11th 8:30a – 1:00p  Buffalo Mountain Room, County Commons 0037 Peak One Drive, Frisco, CO 80443 If you have any questions about buying your first home please feel free to contact

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An Update From A Trusted Local Lender

I just received this great bit of information from one of my trusted local lenders, Darlena Marmins, regarding interest rates.  It is great information to be aware of and remember that interest rates are key to your overall purchasing power. “Financial Volatility After the Election”  It appears that everyone, including the financial markets are glad

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The Importance of a Local Realtor

The Importance of a Local Realtor, Especially in Summit County Using a local realtor can make the difference between a smooth purchase and one that makes you want to pull your hair out. Each and every real estate market is unique and it takes time and experience in that market to fully understand the nuisance. 

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First-Time Buyers Are Slowly Re-Emerging

First-Time Buyers Are Slowly  Re-Emerging I just had the opportunity to read a great article in Realtor Mag that stated about 51% of buyer’s nation wide identify themselves as a ‘First Time Home Buyer’.  This is up from 35% just about a year ago. However, 9% of buyers say they can’t qualify for a mortgage

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Interest Rates

Did you know Interest Rates Are Low Right Now?  Interest rates have been one of the biggest incentives to purchase a home over the last few years.  With interest rates at historic lows, you are able to borrow more money that you would otherwise.  Your interest makes up a huge portion of your monthly mortgage

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How Millennials Make the Rent, and the Mortgage, in Denver

How Millennials Make the Rent, and the Mortgage, in Denver Many are moving to the suburbs, which are getting an urban edge. BY MELISSA ALLISON There’s a land of jobs and money where the weather is fine, the air is crisp and the views are well above average. It’s Denver, CO, and its recent discovery by millennials

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Colorado ski-town homes more attractive as Front Range housing prices keep climbing

Denver-area buyers increasingly eyeing mountain real estate for investments, second homes By David O. Williams With ski season winding down in Colorado’s high country and the Denver-Boulder housing market so strong, real estate experts say Front Range buyers appear to be turning their attention to second-home and investment opportunities in the state’s major ski-town markets.

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Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market

RealtorMag explains why it looks like it is going to be a strong spring in the housing market. Summit County is no different.  Expect a Strong Spring Housing Market Recent housing and economic reports predict we’ll see solid spring home sales, according to Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Here are some signs: On jobs: “Job

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Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early

With appraisal volumes rising be sure to get your high country escape while there is inventory in Summit County. Brena Swanson explains why the homebuying season has started early from HousingWire. Appraisal Volume Rises As Spring Homebuying Season Starts Early by Brena Swanson Appraisal volume jumped 8.4% for the week of Feb. 21, marking the fifth consecutive week

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