Denver is in the top 10 Healthiest Citycreatedelete By Will Hamm Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes April 16, 2024 07:19 AM REPORT Overall Rank City Total Score Health Care Rank Food Rank Green Space Rank 1 San Francisco, CA 67.60 76 1 1 2 Honolulu, HI 64.28 99 4 2 3 Seattle, WA 63.68 28 10 11 4 San Diego, CA 63.08 81 5 6 5 Washington, DC 63.04 39 7 9 6 Portland, OR 62.65 47 6 8 7 Denver, CO 61.99 29 11 16 8 Salt Lake City, UT 61.18 42 18 3 9 Scottsdale, AZ 60.32 19 65 13 10 Irvine, CA 60.29 12 30 17 … Continue reading...
Do you want to keep more money on the sale of your home
In recent years, home values have soared, presenting an opportunity for homeowners with substantial equity to consider a unique tax benefit. Section 121 in the IRS code allows for homeowners who meet certain requirements to exclude up to $500,000 of capital gain on the sale of their principal residence. Single or married taxpayers filing separately can exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain. Taxpayers must meet the following requirements: They must have owned and used the home as a principal residence during at least 2 out of the last 5 years. They should not have excluded gain from … Continue reading...
What is happening in Aurora, Colorado Real Estate Market.
Aurora, CO Tue Apr 02 2024 This week the median list price for Aurora, CO is $575,000 for single family homes with inventory available are 484. Condos medium price is $349,900 with inventory at 255. Interested in looking let me know. … Continue reading...
Thinking of buying a home now, Look at this blog.
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you're probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here's some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES). It asks more than 100 experts—economists, real estate professionals, and investment and market strategists—what they think will happen with home prices. In the latest survey, those experts say home prices are going to keep going up for the next five years (see graph … Continue reading...
What should I do before selling my home?
Should You Make Repairs Before Listing Your Home for Sale? Selling your home without making repairs in today’s housing market poses risks. From inspection contingencies to market stigma, discover the hidden costs you might overlook in this latest #GTK blog post In a fast-moving housing market, you may conclude that you don’t need to do much to sell your homes. But, selling a home “as is” may cost you more than you know. Your listing contract will include a clause that says the home is being conveyed “as is,” which means you’re selling the property in its current condition with no … Continue reading...
Get ready for Spring with these maintain tips.
As the winter months come to an end and spring begins to bloom, it's the perfect time to tackle some home maintenance tasks. Spring cleaning and maintenance go hand in hand, making it a great time to give your home the care and attention it needs. Home maintenance is not only important for the aesthetic appeal of your property but also for its long-term health and functionality. In this blog, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to spring home maintenance, including the top 10 must-do tips that will help keep your house in great shape all season long. Home Maintenance … Continue reading...
Home Inspection Checklists for Buyers and Sellers
Navigating the home buying and selling process can be daunting, but a comprehensive home inspection is a crucial step that can ease uncertainties. For both buyers and sellers, preparing for a home inspection is key to a smooth transaction. This blog post provides detailed checklists to help both parties get ready for this important step. For Sellers: Preparing Your Home. Some of these tasks may be outside of your capabilities, in those cases, you should hire a professional to help complete these tasks, such as cleaning out the gutters or getting on the roof. First and foremost clean up … Continue reading...
Sellers are looking to sell with interest rates coming down
If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale. The Mortgage Rate Lock-In Effect Over the past year, one factor that’s really limited the options for your move is how few homes were on the market. That’s because many homeowners chose to delay their plans to sell once mortgage rates went up. An article from Freddie Mac explains: “The lack of housing supply was partly driven by the rate lock-in effect. . … Continue reading...
Coming soon, spring and selling your home
...the Spring Real Estate Market is right around the corner. Say what? Winter just started! Although it's just the start of winter there is much a seller can attend to, inside the property in those wintery weather States. If you're considering placing your property on the active Spring market then you need to start preparing now. This means you'll need the assistance of a professional Realtor® to guide you through the preparatory process. There are many benefits derived when working with your local Realtor®. Some of them are listed below in the infographic. When it comes to … Continue reading...
What goes in a Mortgage Payment
Mortgage Payment What Goes into A Mortgage Payment? Understanding Your Home Loan Wondering what goes into your monthly home loan payment but don’t speak mortgage-ese? Our team at Southern Trust Mortgage has you covered. In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about the two biggest components of your mortgage payments, the principal and interest, help you determine what you owe or will pay, and discuss the other factors that add to your payments. Let’s dive in. What is The Principal Amount? The principal is simply the total … Continue reading...