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The Buyer and Seller Contracts. What do they mean?

By Hope Stafford - March 26, 2026
Buying or selling a home is an exciting process, and part of that journey includes signing a few important documents that set everything in motion. Two of the most common are the listing agreement if you are selling, and the buyer agency agreement if you are purchasing. These contracts outline how your agent will represent you, what services they will provide, and how the process will be handled f

How Much Difference Do Rates Make in Buying Power?

By Hope Stafford - September 29, 2020
Waiting for prices to go down? Think again! Colorado mortgage rates are at their lowest ever. Rates are at approximately 2.75% for people with good credit and low debt to income. The amount home prices would need to drop to match a rise in rates is very large. The charts below show just how much rates impact your buying power. If rates go up, the amount you can afford to keep your mont

Do's and Don'ts When You are under Contract to Buy

By Hope Stafford - September 09, 2020
You put an offer on a house and you are under contract...Now what? Here are 5 Do's when you are under contract on a house: 1. DO: Get an inspection! As many as you can afford. Our real estate market in the Denver area is very competitive, but this is one area I advise my clients not to use as leverage to get an offer accepted. You want to know what problems your house may already have, or h

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