Average U.S. Rental Price Hits a Two-Year High

Rental prices across large U.S. metro areas are growing at a pace unseen since the coronavirus pandemic hit last year, as vaccination rates rose and businesses reopened their doors. In May, the national median rent rose 5.5% year over year to $1,527 per month, the...

Soaring lumber costs add to the price of new homes

When thinking about how much it costs to retire in Colorado, first consider your current expenses and budget. Because most senior living is all-inclusive you won’t have many of your current expenses once you move. Carefully think through how much you spend each month...

7 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Property

Whether you’re planning to sell or you’re thinking about renovating, it’s always nice to be able to add value to your home. However, many projects that are supposed to increase the value of your home end up costing more than you could realistically hope to make back....

New home sales begin to cool in November

Sales of newly built homes occurred at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 841,000 in November – 11% below October’s 945,000 revised rate, the Census Bureau reported on Wednesday. Despite a double-digit decline, November’s numbers are still nearly 21% higher than...

5 Tips for Homebuyers Who Want to Make a Competitive Offer

Today’s real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory. With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it’s more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer. Here are five keys to success...