We are moving to Denver this summer/fall. Would it be better to buy or rent? We know the area pretty well and know the areas where we want to be. I know prices are high in Denver but taxes are so low and with the growth seems like a great opportunity. Renting is obviously safer but based on needs and wants monthly rent will equate to about a monthly mortgage or more. Any advice here? Background - have about 10-15% down payment, costing costs, etc saved. We would be first time home buyers. TIA!
Not sure I can help you decide, but it might be difficult to find something to buy quickly if the market this summer is anything like it was this last year. If you have a place to stay while you look to avoid being rushed that would be ideal.
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Hard to know where the market might be in Summer / fall. That’s potentially 0 to 3 interest rate hikes away.
I’d keep an eye on houses in the area you want to live and just play it by ear.
The housing market tends to cool off a bit in late fall as most people don’t want to move after school starts or into the holiday season, so if you get to town in Mid-summer when the real estate market is typically hottest, it may be worth trying to find a 3 to 6 month lease just to see how things shake out during the typical fall cooldown.
I’m in Denver and a real estate investor, let me know if you need specific neighborhood advice or a realtor.
If you can buy, and plan to stay long term, it could be very lucrative.