Posts in RE Education
Reading the Real Estate Tea Leaves

Is it too easy to get a mortgage these days? Is money too cheap? are we heading to another crash? Recent articles about the availability of low down-payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing concern that we’re returning to the bad habits of a decade ago. Let’s alleviate the fears about the current mortgage market.

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Rent vs Own by the numbers

If you’ve been putting off buying in favor of renting, this table shows you what you could afford to buy based on the rent you’re paying. It also illustrates the huge impact of interest rates on your buying power. To state the obvious, tick tock, the longer you wait, the more likely our historically low interest rates will rise and the less you can afford to buy.

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Real Estate Agency Roles Explained in Sports Terminology

Do you ever get confused about the different roles Realtors play in a transaction? As ‘ex-pats’, we certainly were. Now as a licensed REALTOR here in Colorado, I thought I would break down the different brokerage relationships, what they mean and why they’re important. If you’ve never purchased or sold a property, this will come in handy.

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RE EducationTracey Gobey