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With signs of a housing turnaround getting stronger, housing experts say buyers are finding several recent changes when they go to put in an offer on a home. A recent article at U.S. News & World Report highlights some of these changing “rules” for your home buyer clients:

1. Lowball offers won’t likely stick: Sure, deals are still around, but lowball offers that aren’t in line with comparable sales data are increasingly proving to be a waste of time. Buyers may be better off asking for seller concessions, such as closing cost assistance or making home repairs, rather than making offers way below the asking price. “Keep in mind that a lowball number may turn off the seller and close down any chance at negotiation,” the U.S. News & World…

Denver is 2nd in the Nation for Quick home Sales According to The Denver Post, No Kidding. Good Homes go fast and are getting more than Asking Price. This is Summer 2012 the Time to Sell and the Time to Buy!

New advice from the trenches on buying a home: Look early. Think fast. Hone your quick-draw skills with the checkbook.

Metro Denver's real estate market, not long ago a buyer's domain, suddenly has shifted to a seller's paradise, at least in some neighborhoods and price ranges.

Realtors' offices in Metro Denver are rife with fresh anecdotes of sellers happily cherry-picking from multiple offers — some of them above the asking price.

How fast is the market moving? A new report shows that Denver is No. 2 in the nation for the shortest…

Buying your first home can be thrilling, frustrating, scary, and many other things for each buyer. If you have your eyes set on buying a heritage home there are even more factors to learn and keep in mind while you're touring these charming old residences. Below you'll find some dos and don'ts to consider if you're interested in taking on a Denver heritage home.

• Do get a Denver REALTOR® you trust who has a good knowledge base of heritage homes and/or has a network of contacts who know the history of historic residences in the area. Maybe your potential Denver heritage home was the residence of someone famous, like the house of Titanic survivor, Molly Brown in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood. You won't know unless you ask and your agent is…

As any resident of Denver, Colorado will tell you, this is a fantastic city in which to live, work, and play. However, you'll be hard-pressed to find any two people who can give you the same list of reasons they enjoy the area, as there are so many things to love! We've compiled a list of just five of the many things that attract homebuyers to Denver. Come visit and make a list of your own!

1. Mountains & nature. Of course, the magnificent geography of Denver and the surrounding area should probably be at the top of any list of the city's many positive attributes. Nestled into the Rockies, Denver is home to many avid outdoorsy types. Skiiers and snowboarders love being able to hit the world-class slopes during the winter. Hikers, campers, fishing…

What Is An FHA Loan?

FHA loans are offered by Denver area lenders.  The FHA does not make loans. It insures, in the event of a default, mortgage loans made by approved lending institutions, such as credit unions, mortgage companies or banks.

Advantages of FHA Loans

• Low down payment - 3.5%
• Less stringent loan underwriting guidelines - higher debt-to-income ratios allowed.
• Fully assumable (With qualifying - this will be HUGE in the near future!)
• 30 yr, 20 yr, 15 yr and ARM programs available

Eligibility Requirements

FHA financing may be by any qualified person, whether a U.S. citizen or not. However, the property must be the occupying borrowers' principal residence. The borrower must also have a social security number.

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