New Listing! BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES COLORADO PROPERTIES New Commercial Listing! LOCHILL $889,000 22 Poplar Place 2 Beds 1 2 Baths 11,620 sq. ft. Linda Steil 970.417.8082 Business Opportunity! MONTROSE $515,000 317 N 7th Street 1 Bath 12,000 sq.Ft. Linda Ste 970 2178082 Price Improvement! 55+ MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY $1,650,000 11900 6500 Road 7.26 Acres 120 Spaces Don Bailey, 970 200 4257 THE BIGGEST MISTAKES BUYERS ARE MAKING TODAY Buyers face challenges in any market-and today's is no different with higher mortgage rates and ning prices, plus themed supply of homes for sale, there's a lot to consider But there's one way to avoid getting tripped up-and thesaning on a real estate agent for the best possible advice. An expert's raghts will help you avoid some of the most common mistakes homebuyers are making right now PUTTING OFF PRE-APPROVAL As part of the homebuying process, a lender will look at your finances to figure out what they willing to loan you for your mortgage. This gives you a good idea of what you can borrow so you can really wrap your head around the francal side of things before you start looking at homes. While house hunting can be a lot more fun than taking about finances, you don't want to do this out of order. Make sure you get your pre-approval first As CNET explan if you wait to get preapproved until the last mice, you might be scrambling to contact a lender and miss the opportunity to put a bid on a home HOLDING OUT FOR PERFECTION While you may have a long lot of must-haves and re-to-haves you need to be realistic about your home search Even though your deal states you find a home that checks every ook you may need to be willing to compromise-especially since inventory is stil low. Plus a home that has everything you want may be too pricey. As investopedia puest When you expect to find the perfect home, you could prolong the homebuying process by holding out for something better. Or you could end up paying more for a home jat because meets at your needs BOTTOM LINE DELTA $339,000 625 Sloan Street 3 Beds 2 Baths 11.170 Donna Harville Justin 970 2568316) Instead, look for something that has most of your must-haves and good bones where you can add anything else you may need down the BUYING MORE HOUSE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD with today's mortgage rates and home prices, there's no arguing it's expensive to buy a home And while it may be tempting to stretch your finances a bit further than you're comfortable with to make sure you get the house, you want to avoid overextending your budget. Me sure yo o your agent about how changing mortgage rates impact your monthly payment Bankrate offers the advice Focus on what monthly payment you can afford rather than foting on the maximum loan amount you qualify for Ju because you can quality for a $300,000 loan doesn't mean you can comfortably handle the monthly payments that come with it along with your other financial obligations Every borrower's case is differentigo factor in your whole financial profile when determining flowmuch house you can afford NOT WORKING WITH ALOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENT The last one may be the most important of at Buying a home is a process that involves a lotior steps paperwork, negotiation and more yourself, it's a good idea to have a pro working with you The night agent will reduce your stress and help the process posmonly As CNET exci "Attempting to buy a home without a real estate agent makes the process more arduous than it needs to be A real estate agent can give you professional legal guidance, market expert and support which will save you time, money and stress They can also increase your chances of finding the night don't have to spend hours scouring the internet Mistakes can cost you time, frustration, and money. If you want to buy a home in today's market. let's connect so you have a pro on your side who can help you avoid these missteps. 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 Bailey, Jeff Kehfuss, Kree Christie, Linda St Maa Cervone, Michael Scott Dosch, Heidi Lutz, Medi Sepah, and Donna Justin New Listing ! BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES COLORADO PROPERTIES New Commercial Listing ! LOCHILL $ 889,000 22 Poplar Place 2 Beds 1 2 Baths 11,620 sq . ft . Linda Steil 970.417.8082 Business Opportunity ! MONTROSE $ 515,000 317 N 7th Street 1 Bath 12,000 sq.Ft. Linda Ste 970 2178082 Price Improvement ! 55+ MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY $ 1,650,000 11900 6500 Road 7.26 Acres 120 Spaces Don Bailey , 970 200 4257 THE BIGGEST MISTAKES BUYERS ARE MAKING TODAY Buyers face challenges in any market - and today's is no different with higher mortgage rates and ning prices , plus themed supply of homes for sale , there's a lot to consider But there's one way to avoid getting tripped up - and thesaning on a real estate agent for the best possible advice . An expert's raghts will help you avoid some of the most common mistakes homebuyers are making right now PUTTING OFF PRE - APPROVAL As part of the homebuying process , a lender will look at your finances to figure out what they willing to loan you for your mortgage . This gives you a good idea of what you can borrow so you can really wrap your head around the francal side of things before you start looking at homes . While house hunting can be a lot more fun than taking about finances , you don't want to do this out of order . Make sure you get your pre - approval first As CNET explan if you wait to get preapproved until the last mice , you might be scrambling to contact a lender and miss the opportunity to put a bid on a home HOLDING OUT FOR PERFECTION While you may have a long lot of must - haves and re - to - haves you need to be realistic about your home search Even though your deal states you find a home that checks every ook you may need to be willing to compromise - especially since inventory is stil low . Plus a home that has everything you want may be too pricey . As investopedia puest When you expect to find the perfect home , you could prolong the homebuying process by holding out for something better . Or you could end up paying more for a home jat because meets at your needs BOTTOM LINE DELTA $ 339,000 625 Sloan Street 3 Beds 2 Baths 11.170 Donna Harville Justin 970 2568316 ) Instead , look for something that has most of your must - haves and good bones where you can add anything else you may need down the BUYING MORE HOUSE THAN YOU CAN AFFORD with today's mortgage rates and home prices , there's no arguing it's expensive to buy a home And while it may be tempting to stretch your finances a bit further than you're comfortable with to make sure you get the house , you want to avoid overextending your budget . Me sure yo o your agent about how changing mortgage rates impact your monthly payment Bankrate offers the advice Focus on what monthly payment you can afford rather than foting on the maximum loan amount you qualify for Ju because you can quality for a $ 300,000 loan doesn't mean you can comfortably handle the monthly payments that come with it along with your other financial obligations Every borrower's case is differentigo factor in your whole financial profile when determining flowmuch house you can afford NOT WORKING WITH ALOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENT The last one may be the most important of at Buying a home is a process that involves a lotior steps paperwork , negotiation and more yourself , it's a good idea to have a pro working with you The night agent will reduce your stress and help the process posmonly As CNET exci " Attempting to buy a home without a real estate agent makes the process more arduous than it needs to be A real estate agent can give you professional legal guidance , market expert and support which will save you time , money and stress They can also increase your chances of finding the night don't have to spend hours scouring the internet Mistakes can cost you time , frustration , and money . If you want to buy a home in today's market . let's connect so you have a pro on your side who can help you avoid these missteps . 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 Bailey , Jeff Kehfuss , Kree Christie , Linda St Maa Cervone , Michael Scott Dosch , Heidi Lutz , Medi Sepah , and Donna Justin