Posts by Sophia Wiltfang
Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?
Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House? Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle…
Read MoreHow Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement
How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. What you may not realize is you likely have…
Read MoreTime in the Market Beats Timing the Market
Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market Trying to decide whether it makes more sense to buy a home now or wait? There’s a lot to consider, from what’s happening in the market to your changing needs. But generally speaking, aiming to time the market isn’t a good strategy – there are too many…
Read MoreNew Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025
New Year, New Home: How To Make It Happen in 2025 This is the time when a lot of people take a moment to reflect and set their goals for this year. And as you picture what you want your 2025 to look like, one thing that may pop into your mind is the vision…
Read MoreThe Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you’re ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here’s why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too –…
Read MoreMesa County Housing Market Update – March 13th 2024
Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. In February 2024, the median listing home price in Mesa County, CO was $472.5K, trending up 2.7% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $274. Sale-to-list price ratio: 98.2% Homes in Mesa County, CO sold for 1.57% below asking price…
Read MoreWhy Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Why Today’s Housing Supply Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers in Mesa County Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house in Grand Junction right now? The short answer is, yes. And if you look at the current number of homes for sale, you’ll see two reasons why. An article from Calculated Risk…
Read MoreIt’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing
If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house…
Read MoreDon’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You
Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture. If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. While this varies by…
Read MoreWhy Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year
Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024. What Pre-Approval Is As part of the homebuying process, your lender will look at your…
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