Buying a Home

Buying a Home in Denver or The Front Range

Congratulations! You have decided to purchase a home, or are thinking about buying one. You’ll be joining the ranks of hundreds of families who realize that home ownership offers a number of benefits including building equity, saving for the future, and creating an environment for your family. When you own your own home, your hard-earned dollars contribute to your mortgage. The equity you earn is yours. Over time, your home will increase in value.

In the following reports, you’ll find the information you need to make a wise buying decision. We’ll take you through the planning process step-by-step to help you determine which home is right for you. You’ll find a host of informative articles on mortgages, viewing homes, the offer, closing details and moving.

Please contact us if you have any questions about buying a home in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado.

Mortgage Market Update – Denver Real Estate

by Brendan Bartic January 30, 2012 How's The Market

Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Fed Plea to Keep Rates Low

Jan 27th, 2012 (bankrate.com)

Mortgage rates inched up this week, despite the Fed’s latest efforts to hold rates low. Some experts worry that as investors gain confidence in the economy, rates may keep climbing. Others say there’s still plenty of bad economic news to keep rates at …

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Mortgage Market News and Rate Survey

by Brendan Bartic December 14, 2011 Front Range Real Estate News

Mortgage Market News and Rate Survey

Lori M. Graham, Mortgage Advisor, Coldwell Banker Home Loans

Consumers Paying Credit Cards Before The Mortgage

Dec 9th, 2011 (www.nationalmortgagenews.com)

Citing its data from recent years, TransUnion observed that before 2008, consumers for decades tended to pay their mortgage first “because it was their greatest asset,” says Steve Chaouki, group vice president for TransUnion’s …

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Time to Get Back into Denver Real Estate

by Brendan Bartic November 17, 2011 Buyers

This blog post is about the current market conditions that are making it the perfect time to buy a home.

Ok, I know many of us have been saying this for some time now, but when the news media starts saying it – well, I guess that makes people stand up and take notice. A number …

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2355 Race Street Denver, CO 80205

by Brendan Bartic November 15, 2011 Buyers

This blog post is about our new listing at 2355 Race Street in Denver, CO 80205

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Exquisitely remodeled townhome located in west City Park. This breathtaking home blends the finest detailing with modern updates throughout. The character shines through the crown molding and hardwood floors that continue through the home. The gourmet kitchen has been recently …

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Mortgage Rates Fall Again on Greek Debt Crisis

by Brendan Bartic November 3, 2011 Buyers

Mortgage Rates Fall Again on Greek Debt Crisis

November 3rd, 2011 (www.bankrate.com)

Mortgage rates took another dip this week as investors grew anxious over Greece’s debt woes and sought safety in the United States.

The financial turmoil in Europe has influenced the direction of mortgage rates for months now, but especially in recent weeks, says chief economists Bob Walters. …

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Denver Real Estate - Five Ways The Market Is Trying To Tell You Now May Be The Time To Buy

Five Ways The Market Is Trying To Tell You Now May Be The Time To Buy A Home In Denver

by Brendan Bartic October 13, 2011 Buyers

Taking a look at the real estate market over the past several decades, a cycle is emerging. Usually there is a steady increase in prices, the prices then peak; that is then followed by a relatively sharp decline which the results in a flattening of the market. The last time the market hit a peak …

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Colorado Housing Market Heating up Along with Summer Temps

by Brendan Bartic August 18, 2011 Buyers

Maybe we just had a late spring. That’s one possible explanation for what we’re seeing in the Colorado housing market. Normally, the real estate market picks up in March, April and May and then takes a breather over the summer for vacations, graduations, weddings and other activities. But this year it …

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Residence XXV, Luxury Living above The Ritz Carlton Denver

by Brendan Bartic August 17, 2011 Buyers

We had our sales meeting and property tour today at this old but new project that will be released in three days to the public. Attention to detail is what jumped out at me the most. Everything had been done and thought out to perfection. If you are looking for a new luxury address to …

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2245 S Logan St Denver, CO 80210

by Brendan Bartic July 6, 2011 Buyers

Exquisitely remodeled Tudor home located in Harvard Gulch Park. This breathtaking home blends the finest detailing with modern updates throughout. The living room features beautiful coved ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors. Through the arched doorways the character continues into the formal dining room. The gourmet kitchen has been recently remodeled with new …

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Fed Holds Interest Rates at Historic Lows,QE3 Not In the Forseeable Furture

by Brendan Bartic June 22, 2011 How's The Market

I thought this recent article by Andrew Packer is of importance to those of you who are thinking of buying or selling.

With today’s announcements from the Federal Reserve, two things are very clear: First, low interest rates are here to stay — at least for the foreseeable future. Second, the Fed has no plans yet to take …

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