Buying Real Estate
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.
How to choose a good neighborhood (and why it’s more important than the house)
Whether you’re buying your first home or looking to purchase an investment property, here’s everything you need to know about what to look for in a neighborhood.
First-time homebuyers, now is the time
It is never easy to be a first-time homebuyer, but now is the time to pay attention and get rolling to purchase a home. Interest rates are low and financing programs are available with lower than 20 percent down payment required.
Ask Angie’s List: Do I need to be worried about radon?
It is not fun to think about radon – it’s a serious health problem that could lead to some costly fixes for your home. But you still need to be aware of it, because ignoring radon is much worse than addressing it.
2 questions missed most when interviewing Realtors
Broker Associate Beth Baker Owens of Your Castle Real Estate in Denver, lists the two questions most people fail to ask when interviewing a Realtor.
The Heart of Equity Colorado Is Its People
If you’re looking for an established Front Range real estate brokerage that’s committed to putting your needs first, check out Equity Colorado. Established in 2009, their Northern Colorado office, in Longmont, has been serving the community since 2010.
Powerful tool: Realtors® Property Resource (RPR)
The Realtors Property Resource, known in the industry as (RPR), is exclusively available for Realtors only. RPR is a parcel-centric data platform, meaning it has information connected to almost every parcel of real estate in the United States.
Home buying and selling tips
Realtor Allie Kirby, of New Era Group, Your Castle Real Estate in Denver lists the top three tips for both buying and selling a home in a hot housing market.
Can you buy a house without a Realtor?
There are a lot of moving parts that go into buying a house, so you’ll want to ensure you have all the details down. Using a Realtor can save you time and possible headaches down the road.
How to buy a house in 2019
Knowing some ‘rules of thumb’ can help keep the home buying wheels turning. And in today’s Boulder County market, an experienced Realtor brings valuable expertise to your decision making. Once you decide you are ready to buy, or seriously consider buying, you should find a Realtor in your area.
Average and median prices of single-family homes
Over my career, many people have asked me about the pricing hierarchy in our real estate market. By pricing hierarchy, I mean comparing the average and median prices of homes in our various market areas.
Caffeinate your sales price
It’s no secret: when searching for a new home, potential buyers want certain boxes checked, like number of bedrooms, school district and square footage. But a box that’s recently been added to the homebuyers’ checklist is a roasted and aromatic one: proximity to a coffee shop.
What to consider before purchasing a second home
There are lots of reasons people want second homes. Wherever your motivation is, here’s advice to consider before purchasing one.
Why use a Realtor?
The typical home buyer or home seller often asks, “What’s the difference between a licensed agent and a Realtor?” That’s a good question. So, what is the difference?
Now is the time to buy college housing Part 2
Purchasing a college home is a significant decision. Consulting the appropriate professionals can help create a plan for a housing situation that could provide many short- and long-term benefits for your student and your family.
Buyers gain newfound advantages in Boulder County
May sales are up in Boulder-area markets, but unlike the usual seller-driven market, buyers are beginning to gain advantage.
Now is the time to buy college housing – Part 1
Every August, in college towns across America, college students start to return for the fall semester. This always creates a frenzy of real estate activity. The rental market is usually pretty tight in any college town. Because of that, many families consider...
15 best questions to ask when buying a house
Finding the right home involves research, so you’ll need to ask the right questions. Here are 15 questions to ask when buying a house.
Four tips for millennials and first-time buyers considering purchasing a home
63 percent of millennial home buyers have regrets, mainly because they underestimated the hidden costs associated with buying and owning a home.
New Closing Instructions form for real estate transactions as of July 1, 2019
Due to the passage of Colorado House Bill 19-1098 known as “the deeds bill,” changes have been made to the Colorado Division of Real Estate’s standard form, Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential). In addition to the changes to this contract, House Bill 19-1098 also necessitated changes to the Closing Instructions form used in Colorado real estate transactions.
Real Estate Matters: Many buyers underestimate the true costs of homeownership
You are absolutely correct that there are a fair number of buyers (first-time in particular) who underestimate the true costs of homeownership. It’s so much more than simply making that monthly mortgage payment, even if the taxes are included through a real estate property tax escrow.
What to consider before buying a condo
Denver Realtor John Stegner, of New Era Group at Your Castle Real Estate, lists the top three questions to ask before buying a condo.
Buying a home? Make sure your Real Property Transfer Declaration is correct
The Colorado Real Property Transfer Declaration helps county assessors collect essential information to ensure that property assessments are accurate.
The top 10 qualities buyers look for in a rural property
Although most all home buyers prefer purchasing updated, well-maintained homes, what people prioritize in a rural property is vastly different than what they do in city ones.
What’s so special about Special Tax Districts (and Metro Districts)?
First of all, what is a special tax district or metro district? It’s a tool which has been around for years to finance the infrastructure of new subdivisions for urban services such as streets, water/sewer lines, fire protection, etc.
The annual migration of the snowbirds
A “snowbird” is defined as a Northerner who has two homes. Snowbirds move to a warmer southern state in the winter. Then when things heat up down south in the summer, the snowbirds migrate back to northern climes.
FHA Loan 101
There are many types of mortgages, and one that may be a fit for your situation is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan.
Why lenders won’t allow undeposited cash to be used as a down payment
While a steady stream of income is a must for purchasing a home, lenders will not accept funds that haven’t been deposited into a bank. Here, we share why this is the case, and offer solutions for those in the marijuana industry.
Get a CLUE when buying a home
If you don’t have a CLUE, don’t be embarrassed! Most Americans don’t have a CLUE and have never heard of the CLUE database, but if you are a home buyer or home seller, it’s probably a good idea to get a CLUE!
