Thornton Home Buyers

Forbes names Denver metro area one of top ten places where it’s better to buy than rent

Forbes names Denver metro area one of top ten places where it’s better to buy than rent

Forbes magazine took a whole bunch of data, crunched it together and determined that the Denver metro area is one of the top 10 places in the US to buy a house right now because it’s a better buy than rent. (If you want to see the actual link to the Denver metro area you have to click on the slide show within the article.) Some of the data they examined was: What you would pay to rent vs....

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First time home buyer tip #22

First time home buyer tip #22

If you’re confused about the rules of lending and your home’s appraisal you’re not alone. Especially in this market! I have watched experienced home buyers and sellers get completely confused as well, so here’s the deal: let’s say you’ve made an offer on a house, the sellers have accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and the lender has ordered an...

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First time home buyer tip #21

First time home buyer tip #21

Yes you should do a final walkthrough right before your closing. Even on a new house. It’s important that you double check everything that is supposed to be there is still there and the house is still in working order. It has nothing to do with whether or not you “trust” the seller – keep in mind after all this is a business transaction, you’re not friends,...

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