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Financing Your Next Move

By - August 25, 2025

Lauren Nygren | Senior Loan Officer | Guild Mortgage Buying a New Home Before Selling Yours: Smart Financing Options In today’s competitive housing market, many buyers find themselves wanting to purchase a new home before selling their current one. Whether prompted by a career relocation, a growing household, or the need for a lifestyle change, this approach offers convenience and flexibil

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New Laws Bring Opportunity for Owners, Pushback from Cities

By - August 25, 2025

ADU and Occupancy Limit Laws Aim to Ease Colorado’s Housing Crunch The Common Sense Institute Colorado (CSI Colorado) recently released its Homebuyers Misery Index, and the results were hardly surprising. The seven-county Denver metro area continues to wrestle with a severe housing shortage, keeping home prices high and affordability out of reach for many buyers and renters. According to t

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America’s Go-To Home Search Site Lied—Here’s What You Should Know

By - August 05, 2025

When most people start their home search, one website comes to mind: Zillow. With its sleek interface, huge selection, and well-known Zestimate® tool, it’s no surprise that Zillow is the most visited real estate site in the United States, racking up over 250 million visits each month. But here’s the catch: popularity doesn’t equal accuracy—and when it comes to real

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Understanding Seller Concessions: A Key Strategy in a Shifting Market

By - July 23, 2025

What Are Seller Concessions – And Why Now? Seller concessions are incentives provided by sellers to help buyers cover purchase-related expenses. These can include closing costs, repairs, mortgage-rate buydowns, HOA fees, home warranties, and more. Rather than lowering the sale price directly, sellers absorb specific costs to make their home more attractive and accessible—particularly

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The Rise of the 'Accidental Landlord'

By - June 25, 2025

In a shifting real estate landscape, the "rise of the accidental landlord" is becoming more common. Homeowners who never considering being a landlord are now seriously reviewing the option when they move. What used to be a clear decision—sell when you move—is becoming increasingly nuanced, especially across competitive and high-value markets like Colorado’s Front Range.

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The Science (and Art) of Pricing Your Home

By - June 20, 2025

How Home Prices Are Determined When Selling Setting the right price for your home can feel like a mix of art and science — and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a seller. Price too high, and you risk sitting on the market; price too low, and you leave money on the table. Understanding what goes into the pricing process can help you feel more confident and in

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3 Considerations Before Buying a Vacation Home

By - May 27, 2025

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 90,000 homes in Colorado are vacation homes. It makes sense given that Colorado is “vacationland” for people worldwide. If you’re thinking about second home ownership, here are some things to consider. Think about your vacation preferences. Do you prefer the flexibility of choosing from a variety of destinations and staying in diffe

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Building a Durable Portfolio

By - May 27, 2025

Whether for wealth creation, passive income or as a hedge against fluctuating markets, real estate continues to be an investment that reliably delivers long-term gains as well as peace of mind. Few other investments can match it. Here are six reasons why real estate underpins many diversified portfolios. 1. Stable growth Property values can and do fluctuate over time, but unlike stocks and bon

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The Rising Trend of Retirees Moving Closer to Family

By - May 27, 2025

Lauren Nygren | Senior Loan Officer | Cherry Creek Mortgage Many retirees are choosing to relocate to be near their children and grandchildren, prioritizing family connections over traditional retirement destinations. A study by the National Association of REALTORS®️ found that moving closer to family and friends was the primary motivation for home purchases among repeat buyers. In the 2024 s

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Boomers’ Gain, Millennials’ Pain

By - February 21, 2025

There are a lot of headwinds for first-time homebuyers these days. Report after report shows that younger Americans are grappling with stagnant wages, record-high student debt, and rising costs of living. As a result, many struggle to save for a down payment or qualify for a mortgage. Add the impact that older homeowners are having on the housing market and it’s no wonder millennials are in

Welcome to “Hail Alley”

By - February 20, 2025

The West Coast faces year-round threats from wildfires and atmospheric rivers. The East Coast gets battered by tropical storms and flooding. The Gulf Coast has its hurricanes, the heartland its tornadoes. In Colorado, it’s mostly about hail. Hail Alley is the official term used by meteorologists to describe the region of the US where Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming meet. Golf ball-sized ha

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CU Economists Predict Slowing Growth, No Recession

By - February 20, 2025

While heads of state gathered to discuss the global economy at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, University of Colorado economists and other nationally recognized experts gathered in Boulder to discuss economic conditions closer to home. Organized by the Boulder Chamber, the Boulder Economic Forecast is an annual gathering that evaluates the local economy and business outlook. The verd

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Financing Your Next Move

New Laws Bring Opportunity for Owners, Pushback from Cities

America’s Go-To Home Search Site Lied—Here’s What You Should Know

Understanding Seller Concessions: A Key Strategy in a Shifting Market

The Rise of the 'Accidental Landlord'

The Science (and Art) of Pricing Your Home

3 Considerations Before Buying a Vacation Home

Building a Durable Portfolio

The Rising Trend of Retirees Moving Closer to Family

Boomers’ Gain, Millennials’ Pain

Welcome to “Hail Alley”

CU Economists Predict Slowing Growth, No Recession

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