As we begin another year, everyone wants to know: “Where is the housing market headed in 2019?” It’s not only buyers, sellers, and homeowners who are impacted. The real estate market plays an integral role in the overall U.S. economy.  Fortunately, key indicators point toward a stable housing market in 2019 with signs of modest […] …read more

With the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point (.25%) interest rate increase, the central bank officials now forecast two hikes next year, down from three rate raises previously projected.  The decision affects rates on all kinds of borrowing, from home mortgages to credit cards.  An increase to interest rates usually causes consumer interest rates to rise, but the […] …read more

The Federal Housing Administration announced its new loan limits for 2019, and it looks like most of the country will see an increase. In high-cost areas, the new FHA loan limit ceiling increased to $726,525, up from $679,650 in 2018. The FHA will also increase its floor to $314,827, up from 2018’s $294,515.  These new […] …read more

1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insight report revealed that national home prices increased 5.4% year over year in October 2018 and are forecast to increase 4.8% from October 2018 to October 2019.  The bottom in home prices has come and gone. Home values will continue to appreciate, thus waiting no longer makes sense. […] …read more

For immediate release: Conventional Loan Limits Denver, Colorado Conventional loan limits are increasing for 2019! Home prices continue to rise across the nation. As announced by FHFA, conventional loan limit changes go into effect Jan 1, 2019. Quick hack if you are buying in December 2018! You can lock in your rate now and even […] …read more