Home Buying Tips

Nov. 7, 2014

Successfully Pay Off Your Debt

Michael Shotnik, Colorado Mortgage

 

When pursuing a home loan, one crucial financial component a lender looks at is your ability to pay back a loan; your debt-to-income ratio.

Most people at one time or another find themselves under a pile of debt for various reasons.

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Sept. 4, 2014

Now IS the time to buy a Denver home


There may be no better time to buy a home than right now! Why?


1. Rising Average Home Prices


Home prices are on the rise in most submarkets in the Denver real estate market and it's not going down anytime soon. Parker and Louisville in Colorado has …

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Aug. 26, 2014

Advantages to a Conventional Home Loan

by Michael Shotnik, Colorado Mortgage

When comparison shopping for home loan mortgage products, it’s not often clear which scenario best suits your financial needs.

In the below comparison, you’ll see a summary and explanation of why you can save a little money when going with a Conventional Loan …

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May 6, 2014

Purchasing Grandma’s House AKA Estate Sales

Barry Kunselman | 303.88.0588 | Contact Barry

Why are estate sales good purchases?


I personally love estate sales and see them as a good investment especially in Denver's up and coming neighborhoods. I think estate sales are a better buy than bank-owned, foreclosures and short sales or otherwise …

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Feb. 26, 2014

How To Win Bidding Wars on A Low Inventory Market

updated May 4, 2018
Barry Kunselman | 303.887.0588 | Contact Barry

 

How To Win In A Denver Real Estate Bidding War

5 Secrets to Winning the Denver Real Estate Bidding War

 

Home prices are up, but homes available for purchase are still down. This is a formula for a bidding war frenzy. …

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Feb. 12, 2014

The Glens: A Great Option For A Growing Family

Home in The Glens Lakewood COupdated 01/09/2015

Homes for Sale in the Glens Neighborhood Lakewood, CO

Finding a Family Friendly Home near Denver

 A struggle for many people who purchased a home in Denver is how to stay in the neighborhood they love with their growing children. The home they purchased many …

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Nov. 21, 2013

Common Home Loan Questions

by Michael Shotnik, Colorado Mortgage.

Common Home Loan Questions

 

1. Which type of loan is right for me?

The perfect loan type would depend on your situation. We’d ask questions such as down payment amount, estimated credit score, time period you expect to be in the home, and if …

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