Eric Hyatt, Realtor with Home Smart

10/12/2026

Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home

Don’t let today’s uncertainty make you lose sight of what homeownership can do over time. Most homeowners say they’d make the same choice again. And decades of home-price growth help explain why.
If you’re wondering whether buying makes sense for you right now, let’s look at the numbers together – and what owning a home could mean for you in the years ahead.

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now.

10/10/2026

📍 13752 Garfield Street, Unit C
Thornton, CO 80602

🛏️ 2 Beds | 🛁 3 Baths
📐 1,216 Sq Ft | 💰 $384,900

Two private bedroom suites, a fenced patio, and a detached two-car garage, all for under $400,000 in Thornton!

Located in The Vistas at Cherrywood Park, this inviting townhome offers an open layout, thoughtful features, and low-maintenance living.

🍽️ Open + inviting main level with granite countertops, a spacious kitchen island, and comfortable living and dining spaces.

🛌 Two private bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms, plus a primary walk-in closet and convenient upstairs laundry.

🌿 Private fenced patio perfect for morning coffee, grilling, or relaxing outdoors.

🚙 Detached two-car garage offering secure parking and extra storage.

🛝 Neighborhood amenities including landscaped common areas and a community playground.

🎥 Take the tour and see what makes this Thornton townhome stand out!

🔑 Interested? Reach out to schedule your private showing.

10/08/2026

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

Staying and moving can both be good choices. What matters most is finding the place where you'll feel comfortable and at home for years to come.

If you'd like help weighing the two, let's connect. We can look at what your house could sell for and what 55+ communities in our area have to offer, so you can decide what feels right for you.

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

10/07/2026

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

The Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, but its hikes can keep them higher for a while. The goal is to bring inflation, and eventually rates, down over time. With more hikes likely this year, waiting may not pay off. So, let's map out a plan that works at today's rates.

You've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.

10/05/2026

Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

Your first home may not be as far off as it feels. When the numbers make sense for you, buying a starter home and putting down less than 20% can get you there years sooner.

Want to see which starter homes in our area could fit your budget? Let's connect.

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach.

10/01/2026

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates are making buyers more cost-conscious. Builders know that, and many are responding with reduced rate, closing-cost help, price reductions, and other incentives.
If you're thinking about selling, let's look at what buyers are getting from other homes in our area – including new construction – and make sure your house is positioned to compete.

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.

09/30/2026

Hoping for (or Dreading) a Housing Crash? The Experts Just Weighed In.

Whether you're bracing for a crash or hoping for one, the verdict is the same – prices are still expected to rise, not fall. Let's talk about what that means for your market and your plans.

Half the buyers out there are scared home prices are about to crash. The other half are hoping they will.

09/29/2026

4716 Berkshire Court,
Boulder, CO 80301
🛏️ 6 Beds | 🛁 4 Baths |
📐 3,004 Sq Ft |💰 $1,175,000

Boulder gives you plenty of reasons to get outside, but this is the kind of home you’ll want to come back to. Tucked into Heatherwood on a quiet cul-de-sac, this updated home offers flexible living across three levels, inviting indoor-outdoor spaces, and a layout that gives you more options than you might expect at first glance.

🍳 Open + updated main level with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a bold mosaic backsplash, statement lighting, and a large kitchen island made for gathering.

🌿 Room to spread out indoors and out with six bedrooms, multiple living spaces, a private deck off the primary suite, mature trees, a covered patio, and a generous fenced backyard.

🏡 A lower level with serious flexibility featuring a second kitchen, living and dining space, bedroom, updated bath, and separate exterior entrance.

🎥 Take the tour and see how 4716 Berkshire Court comes together.

Interested in learning more? Reach out for a private tour. 🔑

09/28/2026

The Mortgage Rate You See Online Isn’t Necessarily the One You’d Get.

Headlines and social media make today’s rates sound high. But you have to remember, the rate you’re seeing online and your actual rate could be different. The only way to know what your rate could be is to talk to a trusted lender.

With the right help, you can find out what your real rate is – and where it can take you.

You may have seen the headlines saying mortgage rates have climbed to the highest point since January 2025. And if that's left you reluctant to buy a home, here's what you need to remember…

09/24/2026

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Price cuts are a normal part of today’s housing market, and both buyers and sellers can use them to their advantage. Let's look at what's actually happening with prices in your neighborhood, so you know exactly where you stand before you list or make an offer.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.