What is the Difference Between Pre-Approved and Pre-Qualified?
Semantics mean everything in the world of loan approval. Take for example these two words that may seem similar but are in fact, worlds ...
August 2022: Denver's Real Estate Market Snapshot
Denver's Housing Market Continues to Slow as We Head into Cooler Months
Homes are taking longer to sell and fewer homes hit the market in August, with 5,170 new homes coming to the market ...
Discover Exciting Fall Events in Vail
As we transition between seasons, Vail continues to showcase popular events and activities while people enjoy the colors and brisk temperatures of fall.
Some trees and high mountain grasses have already...
Home Inspection: Critical Piece in Home Buying Process
Home inspection is not a four-letter word but for many, it may as well be. This critical part of the home buying experience can often make or break the deal, and it tends to create anxiety...
Focusing on human connection and a positive work-life balance, Crystal Treadway has found her niche in real estate.
As a Usaj Realty Broker Associate, she brings a decade of corporate sales experience and project management skills to the t...
Finding the Perfect Lender: Your Guide to Home Buying
It goes without saying that the Denver housing market is a little more complicated these days.
One year ago, interest rates were below 3 percent; today they are hovering above 5.13 perce...
Professional Packing and Moving Tips
Moving is a part of the modern housing market, and according to a survey by the Census Bureau, an American may move 8 times or more during his or her lifetime. This might be a move within the same county or...
Eagle County Real Estate: July 2022 Market Insights
While some people are worried about the possibility of home prices falling, sales of single-family homes in Eagle County continue to show strength in valuation and are far from flattening acc...
8 Must-See Colorado State Parks Near Denver
Now that we are five weeks out from the fall season, there's no better time to get out and enjoy Colorado’s great outdoors through the State Parks. In fact, autumn is one of the best times to explo...
After a long career in the hospitality industry, Jason Tanabe has now carved out a successful second chapter of his life brokering real estate transactions. As one of Usaj Realty’s real estate agents, Jason is a natural at representing buyers...
Are you interested in buying a home, but curious about the cash needed to make it happen?
Once you've made an offer on a home and it's been accepted, you'll have to put down a deposit (earnest money), which is typically 1-3% of the agreed up...