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Here’s one goof you can prevent by making sure it never happens. Most garbage disposal clogs are caused by fibrous foods, grease and fat, eggshells, too much pasta, or nonfood items like tabs and rubber bands.
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person who makes their face flawless with Botox, only to have their neck now look 30 years older
Try as you will to control the process, there will always be unplanned things that occur when you do home improvementorremodelprojectsThesearetheMurphy’slaws
The Only Nice Things Will Get Damaged Law:
If you are doing a potentially messy project (such as painting), you will only ruin clothes or shoes if they are nice ones. If you wear clothes that are in tatters, no damage will occur This law also applies to your home: If you are going to replace old, gross carpet, you will never spill paint on it But if you have new carpet, chances are high you will do so
remodeling you will wish you had done approximately 20 percent of things a bit differently This law is similar to the “Hindsight is 20/20” law, though with more angst and regret.
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Buckle up, buttercup: There will always be unplanned frustrating occurrences during remodeling (
The Scope Creep Law:
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When ordering products, approximately 15 percent (or more) of things will arrive damaged These will be the most heavy and awkward products that are both hard to repackage and mail back, and require the longest lead times to once again get Chances are you will also hurt a part of your body doing so, requiring six weeks of physical therapy.
For some incomprehensible reason, the final teeny punch list to complete your remodel will never get done That is why it’s called a punch list: It makes you want to punch something in frustration.
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The 20 Percent ShouldaWoulda Coulda Law:
THELIGHTERSIDE Nine Murphy’s laws of home improvement and remodel projects
The minute you are done remodeling or decorating in
that you can’t avoid Instead of being frustrated by these occurrences, it’s best to accept them and try to maintain your sanity. Here are nine of which to be aware:
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Six months after remodeling, you will forget how painful a process it was. You will highly recommend it to a friend who has a stressful job, small children, a shaky marriage and a limited budget That friend will decide to remodel, curse you during the process, but then forget about this six months after their remodel is complete.
Once you improve one part of your home, other parts that previously looked okay will now suddenly appear much uglier or shabbier This is like an older
Bad things will occur at the time that is most inconvenient to you. For instance: After your old hot water heater has been hauled away, your contractor will discover that the parts needed to install your new one will take a month to acquire. It’s February and minus five degrees
A project will always grow 20 to 500 percent larger Example: You decide to replace a crumbling cement path in your backyard with a flagstone one. In a state of remodel enthusiasm, you decide that it also makes sense to add the flagstone patio, fire pit and hot tub you have always wanted. However, this logic fails to take into account the invoices that will arrive afterward, causing you great stress. (Good thing you have an unpaid for hot tub in which to relax.)
The By Improving One Thing, You Make Other Things Look Way Worse Law:
The In Style, Then Out-of-Style Law:
The 15 Percent Damaged Products Law:
the latest style or color, the powers that be will inform the world that this look is now deemed passé This is sometimes confused with the “You Just Can’t Win No Matter What” law.
As soon as you are done
The Most Inconvenient Timing Law:
The Remodel Amnesia Law:
The Impossible Punch List Law:
In Boulder County, July’s single-family median sales price rose just over 19% year
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In this changing market, buyers and sellers in the Boulder Valley face challenges and opportunities
to-date. Niwot showed the highest median sales price at $1,825,000 followed by Boulder at $1,437,500. Longmont holds the lowest median sales price at $634,400, reports BOLO Realtors.Boulder County townhomes and condominium median sales price rose 16.5% on average in July, ranging from a high of 36.2% in Louisville to a low of 5.1% in Niwot.
analysis by Realtor.com of its June Housing Report.
In this changing market, buyers and sellers in the Boulder Valley face challenges and opportunities. For buyers, the intense buying competition may be easing. For sellers, the market remains strong.
Home prices decreased in only three of the top 50 markets in June: Rockford, IL; Topeka, KS; and Cape Girardeau, MO-IL. The June Realtor.com report shows that 14.9% of listings slashed their price that month, nearly double the percentage of a year BoulderearlierCounty single-family home sales dropped 19% year to-date, sliding from 2,834 in July 2021 to 2,298 in July 2022. Sales for townhomes and condos decreased 25% year-to-date, dropping from 1,184 in July 2021 to 882 in July 2022.
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Nationally the housing market may be inching toward buyers, according to signs identified in
“That’s not great from a buyer’s perspective, but the good news is that this frenzied pace is showing some signs of a slowdown in certain places,” writesThoughRealtor.com.pricereductions are once again a factor in some areas, home prices are still rising across the U.S., with the median home price hitting an all-time high of $450,000 in June, up 16.9% over last year
Tom Kalinski is the broker/ owner of RE/MAX of Boulder, the local residential real estate company he established in 1977. He was inducted into Boulder County’s Business Hall of Fame in 2016 and has a 40 year background in commercial and residential real estate. For questions, email Tom at tomkalinski33@gmail com, call 303 441 5620, or visit boulderco com
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“The biggest positive for buyers is that they’re seeing more homes on the market now,” says Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Additionally, homes in nine of the 50 largest metros, including Denver, Detroit and Austin, sat on the market for longer in June compared with the previous year.But days on market is decreasing — nationally and locally. A typical single family home spent 31 days on the market nationwide five fewer days than the same time last year, according to Realtor.com.AcrossBoulder County, days on market for single-family homes dropped nearly 21% on average in all metro areas except Louisville, where days on market increased 41.2%, according to statistics from the Boulder Longmont Realtors trade association (BOLO Realtors).
Inventory is on the rise for the fromBuyersdata’marginyear18.7%saleofthemonth,consecutiveseconduppingnumberhomesforinJunebyoverlast,thelargestintheshistory.benefittheincreased competition among sellers and have a bigger selection of homes to consider.
— where does Boulder County sit?
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Still, buyers could get a bit more bargaining power, including the ability to come in under asking price in some markets and negotiate concessions.“I’mnotso confident that buyers are going to feel like they are getting a good deal,” however, says Daryl Fairweather, chief economist for Redfin. “With higher mortgage rates, the median mortgage payment is
Between higher mortgage rates, still high home prices and broader inflationary pressure, putting off buying a home might be the only option for some What happens if you wait, though? (Photo: Shutterstock)
Key housing market statistics today
“Trying to predict home price movements over nearly a decade would be little more than a shot in the dark,” says Nicole Bachaud, senior economist at Zillow “At least for the foreseeable future, it is likely that home price growth will be much closer to historical norms [between 3 and 5 percent annually] than the record pace we’ve seen during the past two years.”“Even if inflation goes back down to 2 percent, that could take a $1 million home to $1.17 million by 2030,” says Leonard Steinberg, chief evangelist and corporate broker in New York City at Compass. “At 5 percent, it’s $1.47 million.”
• Existing-home inventory came in at 1.31 million in July 2022, NAR reports, up 4.8 percent from June
How much will a house cost by 2030?
ahead to the end of the decade can be quite challenging.
• As of July 2022, listings remained on-market for two weeks, the shortest time frame on record, according to NAR.
• So far in 2022, sales of existing homes have trended downward, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
While it’s relatively easy to predict short-term movements in the housing market, looking
• The median home sale price
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• Approximately 43 percent of the homes sold in the second quarter of 2022 were within the budget of a family earning the median income of $90,000 per year, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
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hit $433,100 at the beginning of 2022, according to Census figures. That’s up from $329,000 at the start of 2020
Could we actually see a decline in home prices? Not likely.“Home values have leveled off this summer while buyers pull back at today’s prices, but it’s important not to confuse the inability to buy a home with a lack of desire to buy,” says Bachaud. “Pent-up demand from potential buyers waiting in the wings for a home they can afford will provide a backstop for prices that will keep them from falling anywhere near pre-pandemic levels, so the price drops we see today will likely be minimal and short-lived in lieu of a significant increase in housing inventory”
By David McMillin Bankrate.com (TNS)
Between higher mortgage rates, still-high home prices and broader inflationary pressure, putting off buying a home might be the only option for some. What happens if you wait, though? Will the housing market of the future be any more favorable for homebuyers? Here’s what experts think.
• The median down payment was $35,000 in the second quarter of 2022, a 34.7 percent jump from the previous quarter, according to ATTOM.
Just 17 percent of Americans believe it’s a good time to buy a home, according to a recent survey from Fannie Mae.
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usually
meaning the
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is included in the
If you have three different professionals measure a home, you will likely be presented with three slightly different results Why is that? Different standards, rounding differences and local customs are just a few of the reasons
Single family homes are usually measured using outside measurements, meaning the width of the wall is included in the total square footage number. Most appraisers use a tape measure divided up into 1/10th of a foot and use the measured distance. Some appraisers will round to the nearest ½ foot. Generally, condos are measured inside wall to inside wall without counting the width
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• Assessor measurements are usually used for representation of the square footage used in the MLS The accuracy depends on whether the assessor measured as built or took the square footage off builder plans
The second section of the form indicates that the square footage came from a source other than the listing agent measuring The options are prior appraisal, building plans, or assessor’s office The “other” section might be for a separate square footage measuring •company.Asabuyer, if you have any concerns about the accuracy of the square footage represented, you can hire an independent professional to measure your home or measure it yourself
of the wall.
• Real estate agents can measure the home, but most will refer to other professionals and sources for the square footage information
Colorado’s Square Footage Form Disclosure We Simplify Digital Marketing. Call 303.473.1400.
In order for square footage to be counted in the total, the area must be heated and habitable. Attic space is counted if it is finished and heated If the ceiling is sloping, square footage is counted for areas where there is at least a five foot ceiling clearance.Areasthat are not included in square footage are unfinished areas, garages, patios, decks, porches, and sheds. In some markets and standards, basements may not be included, even if they are finished and heated Most Multiple Listing Services (MLS) systems break down the square footage by level Some MLS systems will include the basement in the total square footage and some won’t. Almost all systems will show a breakdown of finished versus unfinished space whether it is basement space or not
In Colorado, agents are required to fill out a disclosure form, stating the source of square footage measurements for the MLS.The
For townhomes, exterior measurements are used, but with an estimate for ½ the width of the common wall counted in square footage.
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• A prior appraisal tends to be a fairly accurate source for square footages. Appraisers are out measuring homes
ANSI stands for American National Standard Institute. This standard was adopted in 1996Afew of the general principles:Ifexterior measurements are used, square footage counts the wall width itself. The same for basements as the width of
choices are:
The Colorado Square Footage Form contains the disclosure below.Thefirst section of the form indicates whether or not the listing agent measured the home and what methodology was usedExterior measurement simply means measuring the outside walls, which means square footage actually includes the width of the wall.
the concrete wall is counted in basement square footage. Finished attic space is measured to the extent there is a five foot overhead clearance.
Colorado’s Square Footage Disclosure Form
• Builder plans may be a representation of the floor plan and not an accurate statement of square footage as built.
most every day, adhere to standards, and are very good at it
FHA or the Federal Housing Administration defines Gross Living Area (GLA) for square footage as the total area of finished, above grade residential space calculated by measuring the outside perimeter of the structure. It includes only finished, habitable, above grade living space
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2 Rogers Farm Builder: Boulder Creek Neighbor hoods
26 Morgan Hill Builder: Lennar
5 Lanterns at Rock Creek Builder: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods
It’s no wonder why those who live here stay and why our the area is coveted as a place to relocate to
7 Vive on Via Varra Builder: Meritage Homes
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Builder: Von’s Colorado Concepts
8 Baseline Colorado Builders: Boulder Creek Neighbor hoods, Meritage Homes, Thrive Home Builders
3 Downtown Superior Builder: Thrive Home Builders, Remington Homes
11 Highlands at Fox Hill Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Landmark Homes
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9 Barefoot Lakes Builder: Brookfield Residential, Creekstone Homes, Lennar, Richmond American Homes
Builder: McStain Neighborhoods, SLC Homes, Wonderland Homes
28 Wild Rose Builder: Lennar
21 Erie Commons Builder: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods
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24 Erie Highlands Builder: Oak k g wood Homes
23 Colliers Hill Builders: Boulder Creek Neighbor hoods, KB Home, Richmond Ameri can
1 Velo Condos Builder: Thistle Velo LLC BROOMFIELD
10 Seasons at Silverstone Builder: Richmond American Homes
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22 Coal Creek Commons Builder: Century Communities
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19 Rex Ranch Builder: Taylor Morrison
17 Silo Builder: Cornerstone Homes
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27 Erie Village Builder: Porchf f g ront Homes
6 Montmere at Autrey Shores Builder: Koelbel
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ur region is home to more than 300,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado
12 Parkside Builder: Coast to Coast Development Email us at: athome@dailycamera.com
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13 North End Builder: Markel Homes
From open space, land use and sustainability policies to forward-thinking and compassionate human services programs, our city and town governments help foster a vibrant, healthy and active community
18 Flatiron Meadows Builder: KB Home, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers
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4 Heights at Downtown Superior Builder: Toll Broth h p ers
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your current lawn type For example, if you have a bluegrass/ ryegrass lawn then check the label to make sure you are reseeding with the same species ofFturf.ormore information on caring for your lawn or other gardening questions, visit extension colostate edu or contact your local CSU Extension Office
fit with the fall season. One area where you can make some helpful adjustments is in the lawn Fall is a great time for several tasks to benefit your lawn and set it up for next spring.
In addition to checking irrigation system components, another simple change in your lawn maintenance plan is adjusting your watering schedule. During the height of the summer, you have likely been watering your lawn more often to help it through the higher temperatures. However, as we move into cooler temperatures over the next few months, you will want to reduce your water output to match the season. For example, if you are watering a particular zone three times per week, you can reduce the runtime on that zone by 10 to 15%. Then, by the end of September or early October, you might reduce the number of days you are watering per week, as well. Another good practice is to split your watering into two shorter cycles that repeat, called soak cycle This will allow time for the water to soak into the soil before the next round of irrigation.
Fertilizing
Irrigation system checkup
Watering schedule
consider switching over to a more organic fertilizer this time of year as grass growth slows. If you choose a traditional fertilizer option, look for a slow release formula. If you’ve been leaving your clippings on the lawn, you may not need as much fertilizer as these clippings also supply nitrogen. You can also begin mowing over any light layers of leaves that might fall on your lawn and leave them over the winter for an additional source of nitrogen.
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It’s true, more than 90% of all turf issues in Colorado stem from a water or irrigation issue Things like clogged, broken or even just tilted heads can cause you to not have effective coverage leading to wasted water. These broken or tilted heads can leave you with brown or thin spots in the lawn. Corrections can be simple; perhaps you just need to give the heads more room to uniformly spray by pulling back the grass around them or straighten them up by placing a rock under the pipe if it has since sunk into the ground.
Aeration
Fall is also a great time to fertilize your lawn and can help your lawn have a better color and more vigor to stand up against traffic from kids or pets For cool season lawns, such as bluegrass, you might
Late summer or early fall is a great time to aerate the lawn and put down seed, especially if you missed this important task in the spring. When aerating, it’s important to pull plugs from the ground (not just poke holes). You also want to make sure the holes are very close together (2 to 3 inches apart) by completing two to three passes with the core aerator. This will give the lawn some air spaces to fill in with new grass tillers It also creates a nice situation to put down grass seed as the seeds will fall into the newly plugged holes, giving it some protection to sprout and take hold Just make sure to purchase the proper grass seed by choosing a similar blend or mix to match
Amy Poston Lentz is the Home Horticulture Program Coordinator for Colorado State University Extension Boulder County in Longmont.
Fall is also a great time to fertilize your lawn and can help your lawn have a better color and more vigor to stand up against traffic from kids or pets (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Here’s a fix for a goof that’s already happened. Scratches can seriously tarnish the beauty of your hardwood floors and furniture, but there is a way to disguise them — with a walnut! Simply crack the meat of a walnut in half and run it over the scratch from several angles. Rub it with your finger, then wipe away the excess. The walnut oil will work into the damage and restore the color It’s not a flawless fix, but it’s a budget-friendly, easy and effective way to restore wood floors.
This is less of a goof than a hassle, but you’ll undoubtedly appreciate getting rid of it Newer soft close hinges and drawers have been offered in recent kitchen cabinets, but homes before the 2000s won’t have them But if you’re tired of the constant noise when kids are ransacking the cabinets looking for snacks,
• Check for the reset button on the bottom of the disposal. When you find it, push the button to reset the garbage disposal.
Get scratches out of hardwood floors
the blades back and forth. Check again for obstructions.
The easiest solution is to purchase self adhesive bumpers and apply them to each corner, minimizing clanking.
You can also add soft close dampers to the hinges and frames. This requires a little more cost and effort with a screwdriver.Themostcomplex approach is to install soft close hinges and drawer glides, which make them perfectly smooth and silent. This approach requires the most money and effort, but it’s well worth it
If these steps don’t help, call an appliance repair pro for assistance.
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You can hire a childproofing pro to entirely go over your home at an average of $400. But you can also take steps to make your home as safe as possible You already know to set up baby gates and place childproof plugs in electrical outlets and latches on drawers and cabinets to keep out little fingers. But don’t overlook choking hazards, either Keep children away from drawstrings on window shades — or upgrade to string-free shades. Use toilet locks, pool fencing, and other water-hazard protections to protect against drowning.Heavyappliances and furnishings are among the most dangerous factors for small children. Use metal brackets, anchors, or specialty straps to secure furniture to the wall. This particularly applies to bookcases — a significant tipping hazard for kids prone to climbing.
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Childproofing
Cabinet noises happen because there’s nothing but a wood door or drawer hitting the face frame of the cabinet Many cabinets have rubber bumpers on their edges, but these wear off over time.
you can address the problem without breaking the bank and overhauling your whole kitchen.
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Fall is nearly here, and that means interior design trends are changing. While good design often carves its own path, keeping up with modern trends can be a great way to gain inspiration and gauge your interests for that next big project.Withthat in mind, here are some of fall 2022’s top interior designer trends.
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According to Pure Wow, people are going big with bold colors this“Fromfall. boho to disco, ‘70s interiors are having a moment,” trend expert Nick Drewe told the website. “The trend is all about incorporating earthy tones like hunter green, mustard yellow and blues, with materials fall design trends to spruce up your home
Playful shapes and interiors are having a moment (Photo: Dreamstime/TNS)
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The Zoe Report said that curves are bringing comfort to many designers’ living spaces this season as well.
“For fall, curves are relaxing into organic form with abstract sofas, mirrors, and tables high on the list,” Bethany Adams of
Nature
According to HGTV, bringing the outside indoors remains a popular trend in interior design From natural colors to potted plants to flowery wallpaper, there are a number of ways to give your home a resemblance of the“Ioutdoors.amcontinuously inspired by people who style their flower boxes with cabbage, pumpkins, sprigs of wheat and gourds,” Interior designer Holly Hickey Moore told HGTV. “When decorating clients’ homes
Specifically, green has been gaining traction this year.
Bethany Adams Interiors told theFromwebsite.round pillows to nonlinear sofas, curves have made a comeback in a big way.
Metal
redefine the space.
“Green has been topping the design trend charts over the past several years, and we particularly love this muted sage variation [that’s popping up everywhere for fall],” Anastasia Casey, founder and CEO of IDCO Studio said. “Whether it’s for kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities or entire walls, sage is a color shade we can always get behind.”
Curves
Brabbu echoed the popularity of metallic textures and natureinspired designs by iterating the popularity of earth tones. From chocolatey blacks to faded yellows to verdant greens, earth tones are one of the top ways interior designers are giving personality to their clients’ living spaces.Following two years of COVID-19-driven quarantine and a tumultuous news cycle of warring countries and a worsening global economy, many homeowners are looking to transform their houses into respites of comfort and joy. This fall, things will be no different.
for fall, I like to pull in those elements of the colors and textures. I’m excited to start pulling those deeper, moodier colors that bring my designs to a really sophisticated level.”
“This is one of my favorite trends and it’s a great way to bring fall to life in a warm complementary way that’s easy to incorporate in any space of the home,” HomeGoods Style Expert Jenny Reimold told Elite Daily.Something as simple as making your cabinet handles pop with a metallic shine can
like rattan and bamboo — in fact, searches for rattan have shot up by 77% on Pinterest.”
Earth tones
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“Adding playful shapes to your everyday decor can really add a transitional element for the season,” Sarah Weichel of Swike Design said.
Elite Daily reported that metallic accents are great for fall decorating as well. Metallic textures and colors can help give your home an Earthy personality, helping create a calm and comforting living space for the family.
When will the housing market crash?
Whether you’re hoping to buy a house in the next year or next decade, higher or lower mortgage rates help determine how much you can afford. Rates have been rising so far in 2022 as the Federal Reserve works to get inflation in check. You might be looking at the surge
“The future is so uncertain right now,” says Fairweather “We don’t know when inflation will come down. We don’t know if we’re entering a recession We don’t know where we’ll land with interest rates when the dust settles.”Looking ahead to the big picture, though, Fairweather predicts a more calm — and cost-effective — future.
Will we see some additional supply to solve the housing shortage? Maybe, but that increase isn’t going to happen overnight.“Homebuilders do not subscribe to the ‘If you build it, they will come’ mindset,” says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate. “They did that before [leading up to the 2008 housing crash], and it didn’t work out well.”
If you’re just getting established in your career, now’s the time to build your earnings and savings for a future home purchase. Figure out the right way to ask your employer for a raise, or be willing to look for other opportunities where you’ll be rewarded with a bigger paycheck. Sixty percent of workers who switched jobs over the past year earned more
Your down payment saving strategy isn’t all about increasing the amount of money you put in your bank account. It’s equally important to focus on decreasing the amount of money you owe for other debts like credit cards, student loans and car payments. By lowering your debt-to income (DTI) ratio, you’ll be in a better position to qualify for a mortgage down the line.
1. Pay down your debt
Ask an expert if the housing market will crash, and you’ll likely hear about a “correction” instead. While home prices have climbed steeply for the past two years, there doesn’t appear to be a stomach-churning drop
3. Focus on your local market, not the headlines
The headlines about home prices might cause concern right now, but it’s important to remember that high-priced markets do play a large role in the data.
As you think about budgeting for a house, it might be helpful to focus on housing market conditions in the neighborhood where you’re looking to buy instead of the broader national trends that might be skewed by data in another time zone Your down payment needs are going to look much different in Tuscaloosa than they will in Tucson, for “Everyoneexampleshould avoid averages and look at the specifics of their neighborhood,” says Steinberg. “How many homes are being built? How many homes are on the market, and at what price level and condition? Real estate markets are hyper localized, and generalities and averages are somewhat useless.”
TIPS TO SAVE FOR A HOME IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS
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What about mortgage rates?
“Buyers can fight inflation on a personal level by moving somewhere more affordable,” says Fairweather. “If they have the flexibility to work remotely, they could start browsing other cities and states on Redfin to see how a lower cost of living can impact their lifestyles.”
nearly 40 percent higher than it was just a year ago.”
money in their new roles, even accounting for the fast pace of inflation, according to a recent study from the Pew Research Center. Over the next few years, a wise career move can make a huge difference in your bank account.“[Homebuyers] can improve their financial standing by leaps and bounds in that period of time,” says McBride. “They may buy a home for not much more than they would pay today, but their income could be 50 percent higher.”
While 20 percent is the ideal amount for a down payment to avoid paying more in interest and mortgage insurance, it’s not a requirement by any stretch, and it’s unrealistic for many to save that much cash. Consider whether you’ll qualify for a low down payment program, even if it comes with mortgage insurance.“Theseare designed to help first-time buyers,” says McBride “While you have to pay mortgage insurance for a few years, the idea is to accumulate
4. Look for lower down payment loan options
How much will a house cost by 2030? (continued)
“Give it a year or two, and mortgage rates should be lower,” says Fairweather. “They might not return to 3 percent, but they should be lower than they are now,” adding that “Mortgage rates aren’t set in stone. Buyers can look at adjustable-rate mortgages, and they can refinance in the future to lock in lower rates.”
enough equity by the time you move up to your second home that you won’t have to pay private mortgage insurance.”
2. Make aggressive career choices
from around 3 percent at the end of 2021 to today’s rates of more than 5 percent with serious worries about where those rates will be in 2030.
In addition to builder concerns, other factors like zoning issues in certain cities and neighborhoods put up more hurdles on the path to addressing the lack of listings.
One factor that can impact the type of home loan you might need is the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual update to conforming loan limits. Each year, the agency spells out a new maximum amount for mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the majority of loans) based on home price growth.In2022, the FHFA raised the limits significantly to account for rising home values: $647,200 across most of the country, stretching to $970,800 in highpriced areas like California, Hawaii and New York City. If you need to borrow an amount that exceeds your area’s limits, you’ll need to qualify for a jumbo loan, which often comes with more stringent credit and down payment requirements.
6. Think about the cost of living and where you could put down roots
“The shortage of homes is an issue that isn’t going to go away,” says McBride. “It’s going to take a long time to fix.”
5. Keep closing costs in mind The down payment isn’t the only piece of the homebuying puzzle you’ll need to solve for. You’ll also need to be ready to pay closing costs — lender fees, taxes, appraisal expenses, settlement charges and more. These add up quickly. In 2021, the average closing costs were $6,905, according to ClosingCorp.Becauseyou’ll be spending several thousand on closing costs, it’s imperative to stay in the home long enough to break even if you want to stay in the black.“Ifyou’re buying a home and selling it a year or two later, you’re not going to come out ahead,” says McBride. “Make sure you have a longer time horizon in mind.”
HOUSING MARKET AND PRICE PREDICTIONS FAQ
What is the average cost of building a house?
There are quite a few ways to estimate your home’s value To get a rough idea, you can use a simple online estimator tool from real estate websites such as Redfin, Zillow or RE/MAX. For a better sense of your home’s value, however, it’s best to consult with a real estate agent or appraiser.
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waiting on the other side. In fact, home prices have already begun leveling off in some places. Mortgage lenders also have much higher standards for borrowers than they did ahead of the crash in 2008, and there simply aren’t enough homes available today to meet demand. All of these signs, for now, point to a return to more balanced conditions, rather than a devastating market collapse.
The average cost to build a home is just over $282,000, according to HomeAdvisor, but volatile supply costs have made predicting the cost of building a home especially challenging over the past two years. Keep in mind: You’ll need to buy the land, too, and account for the time it’ll take to complete a house. The average house took 8.2 months to finish in 2021,
according to the Census.
How do you determine how much your house is worth?
What is the average annual rate of inflation for the last 10 years?
The average rate of inflation over the last 10 years is 2.53 percent, according to the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index. In the past two years, though, inflation has soared at a rate of 4.7 percent in 2021 and 8.6 percent so far in 2022
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24 ATHOME | ATHOMECOLORADO COM SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2022 2425 Canyon #110 | 1320 Pearl 303.449.7000 | BoulderCO.com RECENTLY LISTED HOMES OUR HOME SEARCH APP is the most accurate available. Free download at app.boulderco.com BOULDER | 1187 BEAR MTN DR. A 4 BR * 3 BA * 1562 TSF (972043) * $625,000 LOUISVILLE | 1509 MADISON CT 3 BR * 2 BA * 1858 TSF (974285) * $699,000 BOULDER | 3020 25TH STREET 3 BR * 1 BA * 1026 TSF (974480) * $649,900 BOULDER | 1942 TIMBER LANE 3 BR * 3 BA * 2544 TSF (974498) * $2,000,000 ERIE | 860 GRENVILLE CIRCLE 3 BR * 3 BA * 5566 TSF (974500) * $1,050,000 BOULDER | 1105 EDINBORO DRIVE 3 BR * 3 BA * 2726 TSF (974545) * $1,737,500 GREELEY | 2610 61ST AVENUE 3 BR * 3 BA * 4103 TSF (974551) * $859,000 UNDER CONTRACT LOUISVILLE | 755 PINEHURST CT 4 BR * 4 BA * 4528 TSF (974608) * $1,595,000 OPEN SUNDAY 12 2 PM ERIE | 270 CESSNA DRIVE 5 BR * 4 BA * 4425 TSF (974618) * $1,375,000 BOULDER |4500 BASELINE 2-2401 2 BR * 3 BA * 1292 TSF (974619) * $615,000 BROOMFIELD | 13598 VIA VARRA 215 1 BR * 2 BA * 929 TSF (974620) * $387,000 LOVELAND | 1844 W. 50TH ST. 3 BR * 4 BA * 1993 TSF (974625) * $538,900 DENVER | 2356 N. CLAY STREET 1 BR * 1 BA * 600 TSF (974648) * $379,000 BOULDER | 7373 BUCKINGHAM CT. 2 BR * 3 BA * 3446 TSF (974675) * $1,100,000 UNDER CONTRACT GOLDEN | 187 WASHINGTON AVE. 4 BR * 3 BA * 1981 TSF (974696) * $693,000 LOUISVILLE |409-415 ROOSEVELT 2 DUPLEXES * 3 BR * 3 BA EACH (974725) * $2,225,000
