Monthly Archives: August 2018

A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:

• Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most 'educated' decisions you can make!
• A real estate professional has the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
• Make sure that you hire someone who knows current market conditions and can simply and effectively explain them to you and your family!

Why are Existing Home Sales Down?

The latest Existing Home Sales Report issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that home sales have decreased for four consecutive months and are at their slowest pace in over two years. This has some industry leaders puzzled considering the fact that the economy is strengthening, unemployment is down, and wages are beginning […]

Top 3 Myths About Today’s Real Estate Market

There are many conflicting headlines when it comes to describing today’s real estate market. Some are making comparisons to the market we experienced 10 years ago and are starting to believe that we may be doomed to repeat ourselves. Others are just plain wrong when it comes to what it takes to qualify for a […]

Home Sales Expected to Continue Increasing in 2019

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that home sales will increase nicely in 2019. Below is a chart depicting the projections of each entity for the remainder of 2018, as well as for 2019. As we can see, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and the Mortgage Bankers Association all believe that homes sales will increase […]

SOLD – 536 30 Road – Daniel Bishop

Daniel Bishop, REALTOR® of Grand Junction firm CapRock Real Estate, did great work as the Real Estate Broker for the buyer in the sale of 536 30 Road located in…

SOLD – 3205 Mesa Ave – Sheila Young

Sheila Young, REALTOR® at CapRock Real Estate, did a marvelous job as the Real Estate Broker for the buyer in the sale of 3205 Mesa Ave in the Clifton Village…

SOLD – 510 Coronado Court #E – Sheila Young

Sheila Young, REALTOR® at CapRock Real Estate, did an incredible job as the Real Estate Broker for the buyer in the sale of 510 Coronado Court #E in the Coronado…

Rent or Buy: Either Way You’re Paying A Mortgage!

There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained in […]

What State Gives You the Most ‘Bang for Your Buck’? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights: The majority of states in the Midwest and South offer a lower cost of living than states in the Northeast and West. The ‘biggest bang for your buck’ comes in Mississippi where, compared to the national average, you can actually purc...

What Does the Recent Rash of Price Reductions Mean to the Real Estate Market?

Last week, in a new report from Zillow, it was revealed that there has been a rash of price reductions across the country. According to the report: There are more price cuts now than a year ago in over two-thirds of the nation’s largest metros About 14% of all listings had a price cut in […]