Home Buying Tips
REALTOR® Code of Ethics 2020
If you are buying a home, it is important to choose a Realtor® to help you with your purchase. Why? Because Realtors® adhere to a strict code of ethics.
Looking back on the Boulder real estate market
With a booming economy, access to the mountains, unbeatable scenery and a thriving culture all its own, Boulder will likely remain one of the hottest real estate markets into the 2020s and beyond.
Ask the Expert – Common issues found in older homes
Whether you are buying or selling an older home, there are “old-house” problems you should familiarize yourself with.
Should I Buy My First Home with a Friend?
Since home prices have made homeownership prohibitive for many across the county, first-time home buyers are turning to an alternative path to homeownership: purchasing a property with a friend.
Real estate new year’s resolutions for 2020
A good number of people make annual New Year’s resolutions. Why not add a real estate resolution or two to your list this year?
Mortgage rate forecast for 2020: Experts predict low rates will last
If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance your current one in the new year, there’s good news: Today’s low mortgage rates are expected to continue into 2020.
Ask the Expert – Why do you need a home inspection?
Before buying a home, one of the most important things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector.
Homebuying: Understanding and improving your credit score
The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to qualify for a mortgage loan and potentially get better terms and lower interest rates, which can result in significant savings over time.
Homebuying: Understanding the components of your FICO score
Improving your credit score can be an important step in the homebuying process. Not sure where to begin? Knowing the various weights given to each component of the commonly used FICO® Score will help you identify any areas that may require improvement.
Ask the Expert – Protect your home from water intrusion
Homes can suffer water damage resulting in decreased property value, increased maintenance costs, and decline in indoor air quality. Ensuring that your homes exterior is water resistant can protect against potential loss
Holiday gift giving to first-time homebuyers
For most first-time home buyers, the lack of a down payment is the foremost challenge to affording a home. The FHSA is a great way to solve that issue.
Your checklist for purchasing a home in 2020
Don’t let these historically low interest rates pass you by –there’s still time to prepare for purchasing a home in 2020!
Veterans Day! Celebrating VA homebuying benefits
At least one of the ways they do receive thanks is through the opportunity to buy a home using their VA eligibility.
Owner financing real estate in Colorado
Owner financing is when a real estate owner has enough equity to loan all or part of the money for a buyer’s purchase of their real estate. Carrying the financing on a home can be an attractive investment for a seller.
Ask the Expert: Just what is a home inspection?
Home inspections are limited, non-invasive, examinations of the condition of a home. The sale of a home is often contingent on a home inspection.
The art of (a bidding) war
Even in a balanced real estate market, competition between eager bidders may arise – so how do you make an offer that truly stands out among the rest?
Colorado Landmark, Realtors Leans in to Local
Since 1977, when Founder Joel Ripmaster opened the doors at Colorado Landmark for the first time, he has had a clear mission: Provide the most personalized support, flawless guidance and unrivaled knowledge of the real estate market to local and global Boulder County homebuyers and sellers.
Why you need a Realtor when buying new construction
If you’re interested in purchasing a to-be-built home, you shouldn’t forego the help of a real estate agent. Here, we share the details on why working with an agent is crucial for new construction deals.
3 tips to find a great home despite challenging market conditions
Phil Barru, broker associate at RE/MAX Professionals in Lakewood, shares the following tips on how to stand above the competition in the tight housing market:
Ask the Expert: Before during and after a home inspection
You’ve made an offer on a home and it’s been accepted, so now what? You should start by having the home inspected. This article may help you understand what a home inspection is and what to do before, during and after a home inspection.
Realtor for Life: Tips for seniors downsizing to a smaller home
Baby boomers are retiring and downsizing their homes at record rates. “Aging in place” is a common catch phrase for seniors, meaning growing older in their own homes.
Ask the Expert: Home Inspection FAQ
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation. A typical home inspection report will cover the condition of the home’s HVAC systems, interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; the foundation (where visible), basement and visible structural components.
10 tips for buying rental property
Should you take the plunge on a rental property? Experts offer a qualified yes, provided you do your homework first. Here are 10 things to consider before diving into income property.
Realtor for Life: What are the choices in senior housing?
Across the nation, baby boomers are aging and the demand for various levels of senior housing is high. Senior housing can be a major component in a family’s decision to move to a new location or stay in the same location. The supply and pricing of available senior housing can have a significant effect on when and where families move today.
The buzz about sustainable housing
Is sustainable housing just a real estate buzz word or is it actually happening in the real estate industry? Sustainable housing is a multi-faceted and evolving term encompassing eco-friendly construction and design with low environmental impact and higher energy efficiency.
Don’t fence me in
Whether they’re welcoming, ornamental, or downright foreboding, fences are an icon of the American landscape. Throughout the centuries, fences have been fought over, erected as declarations of staked claim, or chatted over while sharing recipes and gossip. There’s no hedging about it: fences are a cornerstone of American culture.
Coming home to a tiny home
The tiny home craze is sweeping the nation and is becoming a lifestyle movement that promotes “tiny living,” that is, downsizing to a smaller financial and environmental footprint – or living with less, but with more freedom, time, and simplicity.
Moving with kids? Tips to ease stress for the whole family
Regardless of when you move, preparation can go a long way to ease the children’s pre-move anxiety and help smooth the transition.
At Home in Ski Country – Part 2
Thinking about buying a ski country vacation home for you and your family to enjoy? There are quite a few things to consider in order to make the vacation home buying experience a happy one.
At Home in Ski Country – Part 1
If you are thinking of purchasing a second home in ski country, now is the perfect time to get started, before the snow starts falling.
