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What Exactly is a ‘Government Backed’ Mortgage? By Realtor.com
One may or may not be familiar with the term ‘government backed’ but it might be a bit confusing at first. First, what it’s not, isn’t a guarantee someone is going to get a mortgage because it’s backed by the federal government. ...
Good Riddance to Open Floor Plans and Cabinets Galore: Top Kitchen Trends of 2021 By Realtor.com
By Clare Trapasso | Jan 12, 2021 Becki Peckham © Houzz Homeowners forced by the coronavirus pandemic to hole up in their homes for much of the past year are changing a few things about their homes. For starters, COVID-...
5 Predictions for the 2021 Housing Market By RETechnology
Following one of the strongest years for residential real estate on record, the 2021 housing market has some large proverbial shoes to fill. Both home sellers and buyers fared well in 2020; median home sale prices reached a record $304,100, su...
This Week’s Market Report 1/15/2021
Click on any location to see the specific information and data on each market. Rifle, Colorado New Castle, Colorado Silt, Colorado Parachute, Colorado Glenwood Springs, Colorado Carbondale, Colorado
How to Remove Dog Smells From Your Home (Because Honestly Fido Stinks) By Realtor.com
Removing dog smells from a home is a challenge all dog owners have to face at some point. Because dogs smell like, um, dog. But rather than relegate your beloved four-legged family member to an outdoor canine ...
Alternative Mortgage Lenders are Changing the Marketplace By RealtyTimes
Alternative mortgage lenders include online lenders and non-bank lenders. They’re shifting the real estate marketplace and making it much simpler and easier for consumers to get a mortgage. So what should you know? There are three mai...
How to Calculate Square Feet, Even If Your Home Is a Hexagon
By Margaret Heidenry | Jun 16, 2020 clubfoto/iStock If you're selling your home or looking to buy, one concept that's crucial to understand is how to calculate square feet. Having to do a square footage calc...
10 Easy Solutions for Creating More Storage at Home By RealtyTimes
If you’re frustrated with the lack of storage in your home, you’re not alone. Forbes reports that, “Most buyers are looking for extra storage space to organize and declutter their homes. Garage storage solutions and walk-in...