Home Buying Tips

April 6, 2026

How AI Killed a $50M Real Estate Deal

By Barry Kunselman | Hatch Denver Realty

Status: Market Insight — Real Estate Advice for Buyers & Sellers

 

Imagine getting all the way to the finish line on a home purchase—terms agreed, contract signed—only for the deal to completely fall apart. Not because of financing, …

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Feb. 4, 2026

Denver Real Estate Market: Smart Buying & Investment Opportunities Right Now

 

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Is Now a Smart Time to Buy in Denver?

The real estate market right now looks extremely interesting.

I say that intentionally — because when most people hear "interesting," they assume uncertainty or risk. I see something different. I see opportunity forming in specific pockets …

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Dec. 4, 2025

Best Mortgage & Home Loan Programs in Colorado (2026 Guide)

Updated for 2026 Denver Metro & Front Range Homebuyers

By Barry Kunselman | Hatch Denver Real Estate

Buying a home in Colorado—whether in Denver, Lakewood, Aurora, Thornton, Arvada, or anywhere along the Front Range—means choosing the right mortgage program for your …

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Nov. 19, 2025

The Truth About the “50-Year Mortgage” — And the Mortgage Programs You Should Be Paying Attention To in 2026

There’s been a lot of noise lately about the idea of a 50-year mortgage.
Is it good? Is it bad? Is it even coming?

Honestly… it doesn’t matter yet.
Because right now, today, there are mortgage programs available in the Denver metro area that can save …

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Aug. 26, 2022

Top 3 Reasons to Buy a Home in Sloans Lake

Sloans Lake, also known as Sloan Lake and Sloan's Lake, is a neighborhood in Northwest Denver, Colorado.


Here are the top 3 reasons people purchase a home in Sloans Lake:

AFFORDABILITY

If you're feeling priced out of Wash Parks or Cherry Creek or some of …

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June 20, 2022

Buying a Denver home in 2022 vs 2021

Barry Kunselman | 303.887.0588 | Contact Barry

 

If you’re looking to buy your Denver home in 2022, you’re likely to balance several factors. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did just a …

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March 24, 2022

HOT TIP: How to Win Multiple Offers with Unlimited Escalation Clause in an Extreme Seller's Market

Barry Kunselman | 303.887.0588 | Contact Barry

 

 

In an extremely competitive seller's market like Denver, there are more buyers than listed properties and multiple bids are common. One of the strategies used by buyers' agents to win bidding wars is to include an escalation …

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March 9, 2022

HOT TIP: Dream Home Just Went Pending? Do A Backup Offer!

Barry Kunselman | 303.887.0588 | Contact Barry

 

 

February market stats for Denver continue to reflect low inventory and swift sales. We are working extremely hard to get our buyers under contract and one way a buyer can get a home is to put …

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Feb. 28, 2022

HOT TIP: How to Beat All-Cash Offers When Buying Your Denver Metro Home

Barry Kunselman | 303.887.0588 | Contact Barry

 

The real estate market is very competitive across the country, and this is especially true in the Denver area. Homebuyers have fewer homes to choose from due to low inventory, so you need to be strategic to win. Make …

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Dec. 11, 2019

7 Steps To Sucess In Applying For A Mortgage In Denver

updated 2/16/2021

Barry Kunselman | 303.887.0588 | Contact Barry

 

APPLYING FOR A MORTGAGE:   7 STEPS TO SUCCESS

 

Whether you’re ready to buy your first home or forever home, securing a mortgage is a major part of the process. It can also be a stressful experience. Here we provide a few pointers …

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