New Listing! BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES COLORADO PROPERTIES MONTROSE $375,000 TBDK73 Trail 40 Acres Linda Stel, 970.417.8082 New Listing! MONTROSE $169,000 TBD Buckhorn Road (Tract 2) 5.62 Acres with fabulous views! Don Bailey, 9702090257 New Listings in Montrose have increased over 28% compared to last year. If you'd like more information about the value of your home, give us a call today. 28% DAKOTA VISTA $1,050.000 59702 Mancos Lane 4 Beds I 3.5 Baths 12.964 sq. ft. Kree Christie 970.275.3153 WAYS TO USE YOUR TAX REFUND IF YOU WANT TO BUY A HOME Have you been saving up to buy a home this year?fo you know there are a number of expenses involved - from your down payment to closing costs But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses As Credit Karma expans f one of your goal is to stop renting and buy a home, you'll need to save up for closing costs and a down payment on the mortgage A tax refund can give you a start on the rood to homeownership if you've already started to save your tax refund could move you down the road Roster While how much money you may get in a tax refunds going to vary, it can be encouraging to have a general dea of what's possible. Here's what CNET has to say about the average increase people are seeing this The average refund size up by 6% from $2903 for 2025s tax season through March 24, to SC081 for this season through March 22 Sounds grest, right? Remember, your number is going to be different But if you do get a refund here are a few examples of how you can use it when buying a home According to Freddie Mac SAVING FOR A DOWN PAYMENT One of the biggest bomers to homeownership setting aside enough money for a down payment you could reach your savings goal even faster by using your tax refund to rep .PAYING FOR CLOSING COSTS Cosing costs cover some of the payments you make at closing Theyre generaly between 26 and 50% of the total purchase price of the nome You could direct your tax refund toward these closing costs LOWERING YOUR MORTGAGE RATE Your lender might give you the option to buy down your mortgage rate if affordability is tight for you at today's rates and home prices, this option may be worth exploring if you qualify for this option, you could pay upfront to have a lower rate on your mortgage The best way to get ready to buy a home is to work with a team of trusted real estate professionals who understand the process and what you need to do to be ready to buy BOTTOM LINE Your tax refund can help you reach your savings goal for buying a home. Let's talk about what you're looking for, because your home may be more within reach than you think bhhscolorado.com 1970.249.4663 Real estate services in Montrose and beyond! 11 Offices and over 160 real estate brokers Call one of our trusted real estate brokers Trena Unrein, Brian Unrein Autumn Barrett, Don Baey Jeff Kehfuss, Kree Christie Linda Makya Cervone, Michael Scott Dosch, Heidi Lutz, Mend Sepah, and Donna Justin New Listing ! BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES COLORADO PROPERTIES MONTROSE $ 375,000 TBDK73 Trail 40 Acres Linda Stel , 970.417.8082 New Listing ! MONTROSE $ 169,000 TBD Buckhorn Road ( Tract 2 ) 5.62 Acres with fabulous views ! Don Bailey , 9702090257 New Listings in Montrose have increased over 28 % compared to last year . If you'd like more information about the value of your home , give us a call today . 28 % DAKOTA VISTA $ 1,050.000 59702 Mancos Lane 4 Beds I 3.5 Baths 12.964 sq . ft . Kree Christie 970.275.3153 WAYS TO USE YOUR TAX REFUND IF YOU WANT TO BUY A HOME Have you been saving up to buy a home this year ? fo you know there are a number of expenses involved - from your down payment to closing costs But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses As Credit Karma expans f one of your goal is to stop renting and buy a home , you'll need to save up for closing costs and a down payment on the mortgage A tax refund can give you a start on the rood to homeownership if you've already started to save your tax refund could move you down the road Roster While how much money you may get in a tax refunds going to vary , it can be encouraging to have a general dea of what's possible . Here's what CNET has to say about the average increase people are seeing this The average refund size up by 6 % from $ 2903 for 2025s tax season through March 24 , to SC081 for this season through March 22 Sounds grest , right ? Remember , your number is going to be different But if you do get a refund here are a few examples of how you can use it when buying a home According to Freddie Mac SAVING FOR A DOWN PAYMENT One of the biggest bomers to homeownership setting aside enough money for a down payment you could reach your savings goal even faster by using your tax refund to rep .PAYING FOR CLOSING COSTS Cosing costs cover some of the payments you make at closing Theyre generaly between 26 and 50 % of the total purchase price of the nome You could direct your tax refund toward these closing costs LOWERING YOUR MORTGAGE RATE Your lender might give you the option to buy down your mortgage rate if affordability is tight for you at today's rates and home prices , this option may be worth exploring if you qualify for this option , you could pay upfront to have a lower rate on your mortgage The best way to get ready to buy a home is to work with a team of trusted real estate professionals who understand the process and what you need to do to be ready to buy BOTTOM LINE Your tax refund can help you reach your savings goal for buying a home . Let's talk about what you're looking for , because your home may be more within reach than you think bhhscolorado.com 1970.249.4663 Real estate services in Montrose and beyond ! 11 Offices and over 160 real estate brokers Call one of our trusted real estate brokers Trena Unrein , Brian Unrein Autumn Barrett , Don Baey Jeff Kehfuss , Kree Christie Linda Makya Cervone , Michael Scott Dosch , Heidi Lutz , Mend Sepah , and Donna Justin