Housing market improves, but foreclosures spoil the party

We are seeing the same trend here in Grand Junction. Our inventory is down and home sales are up, however the average price of recently sold homes is down slightly. Housing market improves, but foreclosures spoil the party Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks!Becky Behrens

10 remodeling projects that pay back most

Every year Remodeling Magazine puts out a report on what remodeling projects have the most payoff. They take the price of the project versus the added value to the home, if you were to sell it now. The project htat suprised me the most was a new garage door. It isn't a very expensive project. I will testify that numurous times I have had clients comment on the older garage door that isn't moving smoothly and it beat up. It is like your front door and it makes a big impression.

10 remodeling projects that pay back most - MSN Real Estate

Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks! Becky Behrens

Congress Restores FHA Loan Limits to NAR-Backed Levels

It looks like this should happen in the near future and the report states that we should go back to the previous loan limit we had prior to October of 2011. The FHA loan limit is currently $271,000 after the limit dropped from $371,000 in October of this year. This is GREAT news and will make financing easier for many of the home buyers in Mesa County. Currently our inventory is lower than is has been in 18 months.

Congress Restores FHA Loan Limits to NAR-Backed Levels

Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks! Becky Behrens

Wedding Registries for Home Downpayments?

This is a GREAT idea, but you definitely want to talk to your lender prior to doing this. Just to make sure you document your gifts correctly.


Wedding Registries for Home Downpayments?

Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks!Becky Behrens

Red neck closing gift......

Oh Yeah! Ice Ice Baby --'90s Pop Icon Offers Up Real Estate Tips

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-'90s Pop Icon Offers Up Real Estate Tips

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HUD Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP)

If you are struggling with your monthly mortgage payments this may be a great program for you. You can apply at the Grand Junction Housing Authority here in town.

Just be aware that this program will affect your credit score, but not as badly as a foreclosure. Also, when they quote their success rate with homeowners, it is the percentage of people who didn't lose their homes to foreclosure. If the homeowner participated in a short sale or deed in lieu program it is considered a success to the Grand Junction Housing Authority. However, if you are running out of options there is no cost involved and it doesn't hurt to find out more about the program. Don't be afraid to ask questions on how this will affect you.

HUD Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP)

Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks!Becky Behrens

As Close to a Crystal Ball as I can Get!

The following article is the closest thing I've seen to a crystal ball for the future real estate economy. I found this article very encouraging and interesting. I hope you do, as well. Just click on the following link to learn more.


Real estate price declines overshooting fundamentals?

Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks!Becky Behrens

Bull or Bear??---Predictions for Housing in 2011

So are you a bull or a bear??? Click on the following link to find out.

I tend more to the bull side. There is a lot of inventory out there, but folks are buying homes and gettiing some GREAT deals!

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Predictions for Housing in 2011

Feel free to give me a call, send an email, or a text with any questions. Thanks!Becky Behrens