by Carmen Boles | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog
When it comes to showing their home, some sellers are turning off buyers in a big way. One advantage of having an experienced listing agent is the experience of walking the home with your agent and getting advice on how to make your property more appealing from a...
by Carmen Boles | Mar 29, 2024 | Blog
The nation’s youngest Veterans are breathing life into housing markets across the country. VA purchase loans for Generation Z Veterans and service members increased 15.5% in Fiscal Year 2023 over the prior year, according to an analysis of Department of Veterans...
by Carmen Boles | Mar 27, 2024 | Blog
Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure...
by Carmen Boles | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog
As a homeowner, the process to finish your basement, add or replace a deck, or install a hot tub might seem complicated or confusing. The good news is that the El Paso County Regional Building Department offers a “Start A Project” section of their website...
by Carmen Boles | Mar 22, 2024 | Blog
Prospective homebuyers have more options to choose from in the housing market, which could help spur sales this spring. Mortgage demand has been on the rise for two weeks in a row. Inventory has been trending upward for the last two years despite...
by Carmen Boles | Mar 20, 2024 | Blog
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t...
