Vista Realty Group - Mike Horst Broker

05/22/2023

Mortgage rates vary considerably depending on down payment, credit score and lender you use. If you would like to explore that process I would be happy to provide some great lenders to talk with. Call me at 719-663-7311

If you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.

05/21/2023

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year.

01/19/2023

Being preapproved for a loan ahead of actually looking for a home gives you an advantage over buyers who are not. Also it avoids the potential that you find a home you love only to find out you can’t qualify for the financing. You may have perfect credit but because you don’t have a lender pre approval a seller won’t seriously consider an offer you have submitted. That could result in your missing out on that special home to someone else. Please contact me if you’re considering purchasing a home so that we can get you started. My number is 719-663-7311

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

01/10/2023

Here is some comments regarding the market and some clarification

Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately.

10/11/2022

The real estate market here in the Colorado Springs market has slowed down from a red hot sellers market. It has not crashed as some media types would like to make people believe. Homes are now selling at a much more normal pace. We are not seeing prices crashing but not increasing at a rapid pace or the bidding wars we had seen for the last couple of years. It you would like to discuss it further please call me at 719-663-7311

The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you’re thinking of buying or selling this fall.

10/06/2022

Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this ri...

10/05/2022

Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into yo...

10/04/2022

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.

10/03/2022

Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan...