Home prices increase

According to the latest S&P/Shiller Home Price Index, single family home sales rose again in August, posting the strongest gain in more than seven years, prices were up 12.8% over last year. Prices in Boulder, Colorado show even greater gains. Check out this space for local home price appreciation.

Home Price Appreciation in Boulder County

Home Sales in Boulder County

Home prices have been on the rise throughout Boulder County. Prices are up in all Boulder County cities and Days on Market have declined as well. These figures are through the end of May, 2013 compared to the same time period in 2012.

3 Reasons to Buy that House Now!

I don't usually post blogs from others but this one has such important information I want to share it with everyone. 

3 Reasons to Buy that House NOW!

http://www.kcmblog.com/2013/07/30/3-reasons-to-buy-that-house-now/

3 Steps to Sell Your House in a Week

it              1) Price it right. Factors to consider include location, condition, updating, schools, proximity to amenities and knowing the market. Price it over the market and it is likely to languish, price it right and you will have several offers and very likely sell it at above the list price.

                2)  Prepare your house for sale. This includes taking care of deferred maintenance issues, cleaning, painting, organizing and staging. To be really proactive, have your home pre inspected. It’s always cheaper to take care of a problem before it is identified as an inspection issue.

                 3) Choose your buyer carefully. Your goal isn’t to get offers, it’s to sell your house. Make sure you have a buyer who is not only pre-qualified but commited to buying your house and will hang in there through a long, sometimes difficult process.

And you will be rewarded by having an excited buyer, who will show up at closing with the funds and be ready to love your house as you have!

To discuss selling your home, please feel free to give me a call today.

Housing Prediction 2013

Housing Prediction 2013

The pick up in demand for housing in Boulder, Colorado and surrounding areas which we saw in 2012 will continue in 2013. New household formation is expected to rise at an even faster rate this year than it did in 2012, creating increased demand for housing in 2013. The National Association of Realtors reports that some 93% of generation X and Y who are now renting, plan to buy a home in the near future. If even a small portion of that prediction is correct, it will contribute to rising demand in housing in Boulder, Colorado. In fact, the lack of homes for sale will be one of the biggest problems in the Housing Industry in 2013. This increase in demand and lack of supply will continue to push prices higher. With mortgage rates at historic lows and likely to continue throughout 2013, now’s the time to find your own piece of the American Dream. Contact me today if you’re ready to get started and let me know how I can help.