MLS Listings

Begin your home search now. Find homes for sale across the Denver Metro including Littleton, Castle Rock, Parker, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Arvada. Search includes distressed, bank owned, foreclosures, HUD, short sale, REO, resales and new builds.

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Free money for Denver home buyers 

Home buyers across the Denver Metro may qualify for a down payment and closing cost grant of up to 4% of your loan through the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus program.  Participating municipalities including but not limited to Denver, Littleton, Centennial and Englewood are sharing a pool of $15 Million available to home buyers who qualify, to bring home ownership within reach. This program is expected to last through 2014; however it’s available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds run out.

Several guidelines to qualify include:

  • Household income of $91,100 or less for two or fewer persons or $103,000 for three or more;
  • Minimum FICO score of 640 and ability to meet standard loan guidelines
  • Participate in a homebuyer counseling session;
  • Purchase a home in one of the jurisdictions participating: Denver, Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Centennial, Dacono, Edgewater, Englewood, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Sheridan, Thornton, Westminster or Wheat Ridge; and
  • Utilize a lender who is approved to offer this program.

To find out if you qualify contact a lender to explore your specific income, debt and credit factors. If you are seeking a lender, I’d be happy to supply a list of preferred lenders who have offered excellent service to previous home buyers.

Additionally, the city and county of Denver offers a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) to first time buyers who qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $2,000.  This program is available through December 31, 2014.

For more information on the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus program visit their website by clicking here.

For more information on the MCC program visit their website by clicking here.

I’m here to serve and answer your questions if you’re thinking of buying a home in the Denver metro area – Jennifer Blake, Denver Realtor®

Finding the right agent

Do you really need an agent to sell your house in today’s market? Here’s what Fannie Mae suggests to sellers on their website:

“Select how you’ll market and list the home (e.g., with a real estate agent or for sale by owner). Unless you are experienced at selling homes, it usually makes financial sense to get professional help—homes sold by agents typically sell at a higher price and spend less time on the market. An agent will also help you determine the best pricing for the house, they’ll market the home, and they’ll be your advocate throughout the process.”

Your home is a significant asset. Studies have shown using an agent will NET you on average 13% more than representing yourself and it just makes sense to let an expert guide you through the complex process and paperwork.

Things to considering when selecting an agent:

  • Listens to and understands my needs for moving
  • Experience with real estate transactions and the local market
  • Communication and availability
  • Marketing plan, how is my agent providing value to increase my proceeds?
  • Check reviews from past clients

Bottom line, you deserve to work with someone you trust, who will provide expert guidance and has a track record for delivering results.