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The 3 Best Reasons to Buy a Home in 2018 (but You'd Better Hurry) A lot depends on where you live (and how much you plan to finance), but these factors could mean 2018 will be your year to take the buying plunge.

Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things to Do Before Selling Your House Before you put your house on the market, peruse this checklist of things you must do before selling your home. The post Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things to Do Before Selling Your House appeared...

These renovations and smart home products are typically worth the investment, as they can boost your home's resale potential.

How four tech renovations can increase your home’s resale value Homeowners should try to choose renovations they love and ones that will increase the resale value of their home. These four fit the bill.

Have a spooktacular Halloween!

All Hallows’ Eve – DreamCasa.org All Hallows’ Eve Happy Halloween! Whether you’re taking your kids trick or treating, throwing a Halloween bash or binge-watching Stranger Things on Netflix, enjoy yourself and remember to always consume alcohol (and candy) in moderation! For those that aren’t ready to say goodbye to Halloween, check...

Whether you're staging your home to sell or decorating your new home, be sure to check out the latest trends in home decor.

This Year’s Fall Home Decor Trends, According to Interior Designers From jewel tones to true antiques, learn about the decor trends to expect and employ this season.

The amount you should borrow is not always the same as the amount you can borrow. Here's how to determine what's right for you.

3 steps to figure out how much mortgage you can afford The mortgage borrowing guideline of 28% is really meant to be a lending guideline. The amount you should borrow is not the same as the amount you can borrow.

The smart home industry has started to lower prices, making it easier to appeal to the masses with more affordable options.

The smart home is getting cheaper It’s getting a bit cheaper to turn your dumb house into a smart one. Price has been the biggest hindrance to the expansion of the smart home, and it still is, to a certain extent. But recently,...

A staged home allows buyers to mentally swap out your furniture for theirs and have a better sense of size and space.

Is your vacant home languishing on the market? Why staging might spark a sale. REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Vacant homes send the message that the seller is willing to deal on price and terms, and if you get an offer, it may reflect a price that is below what the property would fetch if it had been furnished.

High rent costs often make it difficult to save enough for a down payment on a home. Here's what the Fed is doing about it.

Fed Offers Mortgage Proposal To Help Renters | Bankrate.com The central bank has an idea for a no-down-payment home loan targeting renters.

If your home is in need of repairs, it's beneficial to make updates before you sell. Get an estimate of renovation costs here!

Estimate the cost of your home improvement or home renovation project Renovating or considering a home improvement project? See how much it could cost. Know you’re getting the best deal — or see how affordable upgrades can be. The calculator includes national data.…

Check out what housing trends you can expect to see in the fourth quarter of 2017.

3 Months, 3 Housing Trends: Mortgage Rates, Home Sales and Hurricanes In this housing market, the last months of 2017 could get a little weird. Here are the trends that could have an impact on your project.

If you're planning to sell, check out the top design features that home buyers are after.

Selling your home? Here are 7 design features home-buyers look for How does your house measure up?

Check out these tips to help organize your pantry and keep everything clean.

4 Easy Steps to Organizing your Pantry on a Budget – DreamCasa.org 4 Easy Steps to Organizing your Pantry on a Budget Is there anything more frustrating than digging through your pantry looking for that elusive bottle of vanilla extract trapped somewhere in a pile of pasta and cookies? Excavating a granola bar only to drop a bag of flour and spend the next ten minu...

If you're not familiar with escrow, this article should give you a better understanding.

The Ins and Outs of Escrow – DreamCasa.org The Ins and Outs of Escrow If you have never owned a home, you likely have no idea what ‘escrow’ means, but have certainly heard the term tossed about in real estate circles. In a nutshell, the escrow agent is simply a third party that holds the money in trust between a lender and a borrower. Their…

Paying off your mortgage early means increasing your equity and saving money in interest payments.

4 simple ways to pay off your mortgage early Imagine how wonderful it would feel to have no monthly house payment. What could you do with all that extra money every month?

Colorado is a GREAT market for any of these options! Call us today - our team knows how to run numbers with you and are skilled at finding great opportunities!

Flip, Rent, or Hold: What's the Best Path to Real Estate Riches? We looked at the five main real estate investment options for ordinary people, then broke down the typical returns and the pros and cons.

These staging secrets will help sell your home quicker and can increase the sale price.

8 staging secrets that will help you sell your house fast These tips transformed one New Yorker's apartment from toy-filled to totally serene.

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Real Estate Pros Say Prices to Continue to Escalate View a map to see REALTORS®’ price expectations over the next 12 months for your market. 

Check out these tips for creating a stylish gallery wall in your home.

Recent Trend: Gallery Wall Tips and Tricks – DreamCasa.org Recent Trend: Gallery Wall Tips and Tricks There’s a reason why people all over the country are adding one or more gallery walls into their home. Not only are they fun to plan and set up but they’re also attractive and stylish. If you’ve found a number of cool pieces you’d like to display in a creat...

You can still own your dream home with college debt. Learn how here:

How to Get a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt (Yes, You Can) Many college graduates hoping to buy a home wonder how to get a mortgage with student loan debt. Is it possible when you're paying back college tuition?

A professionally staged home sells quicker and for more. Here are some tips to get you started!

Almost Effortless Tips for Prettier Home Here are the first 10 changes a professional home stager would make in your house

Here's how to organize a high traffic area of your home. Get in touch if you need help!

7 Must-Have Mudroom Ideas for Your Home Don't throw your coats and bags on the same hanger and call it a day. Make sure your entryway lives up to its full potential with these mudroom ideas.

Historic homes are charming, but the restoration process can be demanding. Here's what you need to know.

Vintage Homes: Tips on Restoring Historic Properties – DreamCasa.org Vintage Homes: Tips on Restoring Historic Properties Everyone loves seeing a vintage home. Their ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and sentiment is a kind of charm that modern place can’t reproduce. Of course, there’s a difference between an attractive vintage home and one that’s run-down and ug...

A recent survey found that dogs ranked among the top three motivators for first-time home purchases.

Why are millennials buying homes? They want a nice yard for their dog A recent survey found that 33 percent of millennial home buyers decided to buy a house because of their dog, outranking marriage and kids as an incentive.

A growing number of buyers are starting to place a high value on how well a home can serve and entertain family and friends.

Analysis | Desire for outdoor amenities grows among homeowners Backyard kitchens and movie areas are becoming popular options.

Check Yourself: 7 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Tackle in September Now's the time to stave off any cold weather mishaps with our handy checklist of home maintenance chores to tackle in September.

Denver Summer Concerts 2017 Enjoy outdoor summer concerts in Denver all summer. From Red Rocks Summer Concert Series to music festivals, there is something for everyone in Denver.

Here's what you should consider when shopping for a second home. Reach out if you need assistance!

Buying a Second House Just Got Easier | Architectural Digest Two real-estate agents reveal how to find the getaway of your dreams

Talk to a lender before you start shopping for a home so you can get a sense of your purchasing power.

What's the First Step in Buying a Home? Your Answer, Here! What is the first step in buying a home? Long before you peruse listings or check out open houses, you should talk to a lender about getting a mortgage.