Eric Lumsden's Blog Posts

Denver Metro Real Estate Market Update: January 2026If you’re wondering whether Metro Denver is “hot,” “slow,” or “back to normal,” January’s data

More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.Momentum is quietly building in the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are starting

As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from.

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right NowAre you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor01 Sep 2024  by Eric LumsdenA recent survey found that more than half (52%) of American homeowners have a renovation project planned

01 Nov 2024  by Eric LumsdenFor many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here

What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?You won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past

Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the

by Eric LumsdenLast December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near

01 Apr 2024  by Eric LumsdenFrom wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023

Deciding whether to jump into the housing market or rent instead is rarely an easy decision – especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. But in today’s whirlwind market, you may

Renovate or Relocate? 3 Questions To Help You DecideDoes your current home no longer serve your needs?If so, you may be torn between relocating to a new home or renovating your existing one. This

How to Become a Homeowner on a First-Time Buyer’s BudgetIt’s not easy being a first-time homebuyer right now. At the end of last year, housing affordability hit an all-time low

Keeping a clean and orderly home is a challenge for many of us. Between busy work schedules, social obligations, and family commitments, it’s tough to keep up with daily chores—let alone

Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost HereSpring is the ideal time to sell your house, and the clock is ticking. According to realtor.com, the best week to list your home is coming