How do you tour a listing during a stay-at-home order? Is this a good time to buy a home? And how can I protect myself if the home doesn’t meet my standards? I have answers for these questions in today’s video. How Do You Tour a Listing During a Stay-at-Home Order? Only a very few […]
Category Archives: Buyer Tips
New Resources for Home Buyers
If you’re a prospective home buyer (and especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer), you’re going to want to check out my new resource: Your Path to Home Ownership. It’s 22 pages of practical, actionable tips and advice. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find inside: The “85% happy” rule Where to consider compromising in your […]
Buying an Investment Property: Five Important Steps
Whether you’re retired or just starting out, having multiple streams of income is a wise strategy. It can offer protection against career surprises, stock market fluctuations, and other uncertainties. Real estate’s long-term return on investment makes it particularly attractive. According to the Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®, the average sold price of detached single-family homes […]
Radon and Your Colorado Home: What to Know and Do
Home Buying Tips to Make Sure You Don’t Overlook a Potentially Great Home
Have you ever watched one of the home-search “reality” shows on TV? One with the buyers gushing, “This home is perfect!” Here’s the reality: no home is perfect. Even if you had all the money in the world and built a fully custom home, it wouldn’t be perfect. After some time had passed, you would […]
Market Update for November 2019
It’s gotten a little tougher recently for home buyers in the Denver metro area. Here’s some insight into why, plus some advice for sellers and buyers. Scroll for more details, or watch the video. Over the last few months, our metro Denver area real estate market has been a little slower and it’s been easier […]
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Market Update August 2019
April 2019 Real Estate Market Update
Colorado’s largest MLS (Multiple Listing Service), REcolorado, has compiled statistics for its April 2019 real estate market update for the Denver metro area. According to their report, every indicator of market strength is higher this year than last and the buying and selling season is in full swing. Denver Home Sales Set a Record As […]
Getting Preapproved for a Mortgage: The Top 5 Documents You’ll Need
“Which documents do I need to get preapproved for my mortgage?” I get that question a lot. One reason is because there are at least seven different types of mortgage loans. Who knew, right? Types of Mortgage Loans The types of mortgage loans include: Conventional – These are standard mortgages for borrowers with strong credit […]