Getting approved for your loan is one of the most important steps you will take when purchasing your home. You certainly don't want to find the home of your dreams, only to have your dreams and hopes squashed when you find that you are not qualified to purchase a home you fell in love with. Depending on the market you are attempting to purchase in, most Sellers will want to know that you are at least qualified to purchase their home. In a multiple offer market this is especially important a... read more

Learn how much you can afford on a mortgage for a new home. Coldwell Banker real estate agents will help you meet your budget and find the perfect home. SHARON LEEOCT 2, 2018 HOUSE POOR [adjective | hous – poo·r] A person who can afford his or her home mortgage payments, but can’t afford much of anything else. Discretionary spending on restaurants, furnishings, travel and clothes are severely cut back, due to a large proportion of his or her income going towards the mortgage payments, u... read more

Months of supply is the measure of how many months it would take for the current inventory of homes on the market to sell, given the current pace of home sales.

Women have been outpacing men in single homeownership since 1980, according to annual buyer profiles compiled by the National Association of REALTORS®. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that in a dominantly female profession, many Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents are also investors of real estate and have shared their experiences with buyers. Here are seven tips and sage advice we’ve gleaned from conversations with four women affiliated with Coldwell Banker in New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas and ... read more

The short-term rental market has seen a surge in demand after the initial shock of the pandemic as travelers have sought out more private, controlled accommodations that are closer to a home-like environment. Amid increased demand, how can short-term rental owners make sure their properties stand apart from the rest? Here’s what the experts have to say... read more