Loan Closing Process
What o Expect During the Loan Closing Process Now that everything has come together for the day of purchase, let’s make sure we have all our ducks in a row. One thing I tell all my clients is to be…
Mortgage Approval Process – What To Expect
The Mortgage Approval Process - What to Expect Hopefully everything went well with your home inspection and there were no major red flags in the house. Last week we gave some input into what to do if there were. Let’s…
Home Inspection Tips
Home inspection tips for the first time home buyer in Colorado Home Inspection Tips for the First Time Home Buyer Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations!!! One of the first major items in the escrow process is…
Home Loan Rates
Home Loan Rate Update The news on Friday was all about jobs!!! US employers added 313,000 jobs in February which was much more than anticipated. The initial report from February will be revised up to 2 times over the next…
Choosing a Realtor
In our last post we talked about what a home-buyer should do before contacting a realtor. The two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked…
2 Things To Do Before Finding a Realtor
Here are 2 major items a potential home shopper needs to begin to think about before finding a realtor. Many people find it useful to have a home buying checklist. And, on any good checklist these 2 things should be…
2018 Housing and Economic Outlook
As we begin the year 2018 it is with a relatively optimistic view. While there are still many geo-political unknowns and concerns, we are looking at a growing economy with no signs of slowing down. There should be good news…
Mortgage Market Update
Mortgage Bond prices are lower as the volatility in the U.S. markets continues today. There were no scheduled economic reports due for release today. The Treasury will sell a boatload of 3-year Notes today, results at 1:00 p.m. ET which…
Mortgage Market Update
Mortgage Bond prices are near unchanged and at the lows seen in March 2017. Stocks are lower after the Fed painted a rosy picture of the economy, which could lead to increased rate hikes in 2018. Heading into tomorrow's Jobs…
It is Finally Happening
For years the slow recovery was hampered by the existence of tighter credit. A vicious cycle was created when the recession caused consumer credit to worsen and at the same time banks tightened up on lending standards. For some time…