Conventional Mortgages and The Understanding Behind Them
Welcome to the world of mortgages, where the term “conventional mortgages” is often thrown around. But fear not, we’re here to simplify this common mortgage type in a friendly and approachable manner! Understanding Conventional Mortgages What is a Conventional Mortgage? So, what exactly is a conventional mortgage? In simple terms, it’s a home loan that […]
Credit Score: An Element in Real Estate
If you are not purchasing your new home with cash, your credit holds a significant influence over your ability to secure a mortgage, negotiate favorable terms, and achieve your dream of becoming a homeowner. Your credit score is sometimes misunderstood. Understanding it is a crucial part of obtaining the funds for your new home. Decoding […]
Mortgage: Loan Basics for Beginners
For many, owning a home is part of the American dream. And for most, getting a mortgage is just one of the steps to getting there. In this blog, we will cover some of the mortgage basics, including defining a mortgage, how to get one, introduction to the types of mortgages and the benefits of […]
Demystifying the DSCR Loan
When embarking on the exciting journey of home buying, securing a loan is often your inaugural step. Amidst the plethora of loan options, today, we shine a spotlight on a financial luminary
Life at Altitude – February 2022
Life at Altitude with Danielle Connor February 2022 Second Home & High-Balance Loan Changes & What This Means For Our Market I was going to write a “February Fun” post about winter home care tips and enjoying Summit in the Snow- that is until Lender Letter(LL-2022-01) came out on January 5th. This piece of (electronic) […]
What to Know When Going From Renting to Owning
6 Things Renters Should Know in Summit County: When They Go From Renting to Owning 1) Your mortgage can be less than your rent. That is not always the case but with our extreme rentals rates it definitely can be the case for many people. When you own a home you will be responsible for […]
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 […]
5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement
5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement By Daniel Bortz Buying a home is a major step toward building a solid, secure financial future—so whether you’ve made the plunge into ownership or are aiming to soon, you should pat yourself on the back! (This, of course, is not as easy as it seems.) And […]
Faces of Denver & Boulder: The Face of Mountain Living
Faces of Denver & Boulder In recent years, Denver has made numerous appearances on lists featuring the best, most exciting places to live in the nation. So it’s no surprise that creative, forward-thinking entrepreneurs and professionals choose to call our city home. Meet some of the brains behind local businesses and leaders in various fields. […]
Non-Bank Servicers Creating Bigger Mortgage Problems
Non-Bank Servicers Creating Bigger Mortgage Problems By Catherine Curan It’s hard to find a more sympathetic foreclosure story than Kathleen Conrad’s. The disabled widow of a Marine who served in Vietnam, Conrad, 66, lives in a rundown Westchester house the couple bought in 1999, realizing their modest version of the America dream. But after her […]
