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A moving checklist is an easy way to stay on task during a move. Whether you’re moving out of state or into a new house around the block, print U-Pack’s Moving Checklist to help you stay organized. Printable Checklist  

In Colorado, especially in Denver, the housing market is very competitive. So, how do you get your home offer accepted? The first thing is to make sure that your offer is competitive with the other offers. It is key to listen to your real estate agent on how to structure your bid and, to know…

Whether you are refinancing or buying a home, here are a few things to think about when you are trying to decide whether to lock your rate or wait! What is a rate lock? Rate locking means, exactly that… locking your rate. When you lock your rate on a particular day, that rate will stay…

When is the best time of year to buy (or sell) a home? Is it winter? Summer? Right before school starts? Right after? To be honest, there is one answer to this question that will stand the test of time… The best time to buy is when you have enough money saved up for a…

We often get the question, when is the best time to lock in my rate? This question tends to heighten in volume when a Fed meeting is around the corner. In short, do not let the rumor that rates are going down deter you from locking in your rate. Why? The Fed meeting affects a…

The USDA Home Loan in Colorado is an under-utilized program designed to help buyers purchase homes in small towns, rural areas, and even the outskirts of front range cities with 100% financing assistance. The program offers low mortgage insurance and the ability to refinance similar to any other option. There is a misconception that this…

Do you have mortgage insurance and want to get rid of it? Mortgage insurance, also known as PMI, is a lender’s protection program in the event of a default on the loan. PMI is required for anyone that cannot put down 20%, which means a lot of us have it! Even if you are looking…

Homes for Heroes is a program designed to honor community heroes who give back so much, by providing substantial discounts when buying a home, selling, or refinancing. Heroes are classified as Military (active, reserves, and veterans), Law Enforcement, Teachers, Healthcare Professionals, Firefighters and EMS. Check out more about the Homes for Heroes

Cleaned out the garage a few weeks ago and came across old electronics, batteries, paint, oil, high pressure air tanks, and all kinds of other hazardous material that I didn’t want to send to the landfill. So I did a little research and found out where to take it, and discovered a place that takes…

Have you heard the “rule” that for a refinance to make sense, you have to lower your rate by at least 1%? With rates at the lowest level we have seen for a long time, and the Fed talking about a rate cut in the near future, I dive into the 1% myth this week.