Archive for the 'Home Buyers' Category

11

Jun

Credit Score Needed to Get a Home Loan

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Mortgage Market in the News

We’ll start with the good news: with the current economic climate, almost anyone can qualify for a home loan; including those that have filed for bankruptcy, gone through foreclosure, or have a bad credit score. Anyone can own a home, although it may cost you more than the typical borrower.

9

Jun

Are You Currently Renting- I Must Ask Why

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers

If you are a tenant and have been thinking about buying a home, now is the time. Real estate values are much lower today than they were a few years ago. Interest rates for mortgages are at an all time low. There is even an incentive from the Federal Government, an $8000 tax credit for first time homeowners. That’s a credit right off the bottom line of the taxes you owe, not a deduction.

7

Jun

Probate Properties Purchasing Benefits

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Investing in Real Estate

For those who are looking to acquire homes at negotiable prices, buying probate properties is an excellent choice. The legal procedure of establishing if an individual’s final testimony or written will is surely legitimate, and then following through with those requests contained in the document, is defined as probate. Assets such as homes, automobiles, stocks and bonds, and additional private property are probated and finally traded off by creditors to recover any owing debts, in such instances.

1

Jun

Getting Your Offer Accepted

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Relocating To Denver

You have found it!

Your dream home the one that just makes your heart soar and imagination race.

Now comes the hard part – the offer. Often referred to as the art of negotiation this can be an intimidating moment. If your offer is too high – you will be kicking yourself for years that you paid too much, too low and you risk offending the current owner and losing the chance to own your dream.

10

May

Active Adult Living in a 55+ Community

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Things to do in Denver

Most adults retiring to a 55+ community expect a boring life that has none of the excitement they’ve spent their lives creating. They truth is there are many 55+ communities in the Denver real estate market that will completely redefine the idea you have of retiring.

4

May

Home Owner Insurance- The Best Ways To Get Cheap Rates

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers

If you want cheap home insurance it’s important to get more than a few quotes. However, there are many things you can do to help achieve a lower homeowners insurance no matter which company you decide on. The following are ways to lower your homeowners insurance.

26

Apr

Tips to Help You Invest Smartly During Tough Economic Times

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers

With the real estate market down, in many areas single family homes are priced lower than they have been in many years. While it may be appealing to invest in properties that are now much lower priced, you must realize that it may not be a good investment as the market is right now.

1

Apr

FHA Mortgage- What is the FHA Spot Loan

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Mortgage Market in the News

FHA stands for ‘Federal housing administration’ and the loan program is specially to provide an opportunity of purchasing a unit in a non-approved condominium project where Federal housing administration is limited. This cannot be used to circumvent the general requirement before the approval of mortgage on a unit insured by Federal housing administration loan.

23

Mar

How to Use Other Peoples Ideas in Denver Real Estate

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Investing in Real Estate

Most of the time people hesitate in buying real estate property as a combined venture. They believe real estate dealings to be something which one should do personally. They wish to own and check everything from beginning to end themselves. But this mentality is not always profitable.

6

Mar

Don’t Let a Bad Lender or Title Company Ruin Your Real Estate Closing

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Random Rants

Buying a home is an exciting event. The long anticipated day arrives and your real estate agent is making small talk with you and the seller while you wait for the title company closer to arrive.