Colorado Home Buyers Guide

Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or a real estate veteran, purchasing a new home is a big financial decision. There are many important things to consider as you start your Colorado home search. From finding accurate information about homes for sale to connecting with an experienced REALTOR®, know the right steps to take to simplify the home buying process. Ready to find your dream home?

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Three Steps for Colorado Home Buyers

Find a REALTOR

Local real estate agents offer helpful advice and guidance during the home buying and selling process.

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Get Clear on your Budget

Understand the true cost of owning a home. Take a close look at your household budget.

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Choose a Location

Discover Colorado cities and get to know popular neighborhoods before you buy.

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Connect with a REALTOR®

An experienced real estate agent makes the home buying process simple. Your agent can provide valuable insight and guidance as you search homes for sale in Colorado. Find a real estate professional that you can trust – someone with local knowledge about Colorado neighborhoods, expertise in the real estate industry, and insight about the housing market in the area you're searching. Learn more about the benefits of working with a REALTOR.

Get Clear on Your Budget

Buying a home is a large financial decision. There are many factors that can impact your budget.

What’s your price range? In addition to the purchase price of a home, don't forget about the other costs of home buying. Additional expenses like loan establishment fees, mortgage insurance, moving costs, and initial renovations can impact your overall budget. Use the REcolorado Mortgage Center to enter your own numbers and estimate a budget.

When you're ready to talk about specific budget details, work with your REALTOR or real estate agent and loan experts. To get a sense about what kind of home you can afford, visit the Home Buyer & Seller Resources page.

Find the Location that Fits You

No matter which Colorado neighborhoods interest you, it’s important to get to know the area before you buy. Learn about Colorado cities to identify areas where you might want to live and narrow your home search to these areas.

As you're considering where to buy a home, you can also use built-in tools like Commute Time to calculate your drive time to and from work. Walk Score gives you information about how walk- or bike-friendly a neighborhood is or whether transit is available.

Check out the most popular places to live in Colorado to learn more about Colorado neighborhoods.