Vail Valley Happenings

According to an Urban Institute study, homeowners who purchase a house before age 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60. The good news is, our younger generations are strong believers in homeownership. According to a Freddie Mac survey, “The dream of homeownership is alive and well within “Generation Z,” the demographic cohort following Millennials. Our survey…finds that Gen Z views homeownership as an important goal. They estimate that they will attain this g... read more
In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working with a trusted real estate professional can help ease those concerns and make the process to homeownership much easier to understand. A recent survey conducted by Ipson and Freddie Mac reveal... read more

Yes, You Can Still Afford a Home

Posted by Ed Mueck on March 12, 2020 in  uncategorized
The residential real estate market has come roaring out of the gates in 2020. Compared to this time last year, the number of buyers looking for a home is up 20%, and the number of home sales is up almost 10%. The increase in purchasing activity has caused home price appreciation to begin reaccelerating. Many analysts have boosted their projections for price appreciation this year. Whenever home prices begin to increase, there’s an immediate concern about how that will impact the ability Americans ha... read more

Please help us welcome Mo Lathrop to our Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties family!

We are excited to have her join us!
Posted by Inactive Margaret M. Lange on March 11, 2020 in  Announcements  New Agents  News  News and Announcements
Maureen kick started her career in real estate after receiving her Law Degree from Creighton University in 2014. She brings an unusual and compelling mix of expertise and character to Summit County real estate that benefits you and your search for the perfect mountain home. Beyond a listener, she’s an anticipator - connecting with clients to understand their needs and always staying one step ahead. Drawn to the mountains for its beauty and year-round recreation, Maureen understands that it goes beyond just pu... read more
If you’re looking to buy a home in 2020, have you thought about putting your tax refund toward a down payment? Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year. Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing their taxes this year. The map below shows the average tax refund Americans received last year by state:According to programs from the... read more

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