For Buyers In the market to buy a home? Make a list and check it twice. Are you thinking of buying a home, and you aren’t sure exactly where to start? Here is a checklist to help you get ready to make your home dreams come true: Decide where you want to live! Are you where you want to be? Generally, you will want to plan on staying in your home for […]
For Sellers Selling Your Home? Go Through This Safety Checklist With Your Real Estate Agent Selling your home can be stressful for many reasons. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and organized at all times for prospective buyers.  One thing you can be sure […]
Housing Trends Indoor Air Quality Basics Most of us tend to think of air pollution as something that occurs outdoors where car exhaust and factory fumes proliferate, but there’s such a thing as indoor air pollution, too.  Since the 1950’s, the number of synthetic chemicals used in products for the home has increased drastically, while at the same time, homes have become much tighter and better […]
Housing Trends Tiny Homes Promote Quality over Quantity Are you fascinated about downsizing? Do you love small places? Does a simple and serene ambiance sound like music to your ears? Then hop on the bandwagon and get yourself a ‘tiny house’ because we all know the best things come in small packages. What’s a tiny house? Tiny houses have recently hit the real estate market by storm. […]
For Buyers Love Letters: How to set yourself apart in a seller’s market Love letters are a lost art form, in romance and home buying. Yes, home buying. If you’re a buyer and you want to set yourself apart from other buyers, you might want to state your intentions clearly by declaring your abiding love for the seller’s home in a letter. Here are a few tips for writing a […]
Northern Colorado Real Estate 10,000 Short Northern Colorado isn’t the only place with limited inventory. Metro Denver is short by 10,000 listings. The average number of homes for sale for this time of year in the Denver area, going all the way back to 1985, is 14,309. Right now there are 4,084 residential properties on the market. This is a difference […]
Relocation Simple Tips to Make Your Move Easier According to Real Estate Expert Charlie Young, certain real estate factors are in place that may compel more people to consider relocating to a different area of the country. Here are a few: Increase in mortgage rates Pay not keeping pace with home prices Long-term toll of the recession Increased home prices have helped homeowners move from […]
For Buyers & Sellers Real Estate Appraisals 101 Appraised value vs. market value Appraisals are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. They provide a reliable, independent valuation of a tract of land and the structure on it, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper. Below, you will find information about the appraisal process, what goes into them, their benefits and some tips […]
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Housing Trends What is Modern? Sleek design, open floor plans, and great natural lighting are all appealing characteristics of modern architecture. Over the years, modern design concepts in home building have become more popular, as is the resurgence of interest in modern real estate. More companies, like 360 modern, are specializing in modern properties. Modern homes vary greatly in style; however, they have […]
For Buyers How to Choose the Right Home As the market starts heating up and real estate becomes a popular dinner party topic again, it’s easy to get so caught up in the fever of searching and offers that we forget why we were buying a home in the first place. When you’re hearing about “inventory shortages” and “bidding wars” it’s important not to […]
Housing Trends Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal First impressions are extraordinarily powerful, and your house is no exception. When others approach it for the first time, does it strike them as clean, inviting and well maintained? In real estate, these all-important qualities are known as “curb appeal.” If you plan to put your home on the market, or simply want it to […]
For Sellers Short Sale FAQs: Understanding the Short Sale Process What Is A Short Sale? A short sale is the sale of a property for less than what the owner still owes on the mortgage. A short sale is an alternative to foreclosure when a homeowner needs to sell and can no longer afford to make their mortgage payments. The lender agrees to accept less than the amount owed […]
For Buyers Buying your home: A step-by-step approach There is a lot to consider when you decide to buy a home, especially if it is your first. How much home you can afford? What kind of loan should you choose? Which neighborhoods are both affordable and a good investment? These are just a few of the questions you’ll be asking yourself. But with […]
Northern Colorado Real Estate At Least List 2018 is off to a flying start according to one measure we use frequently. An interesting stat is one we call “At Least List.” It tracks how many homes sell for at least list price. Because of low inventory in some price ranges and the high demand that exists in our market, many homes sell […]
For Sellers Selling your home: A step-by-step approach   Whether you’re starting a family, moving for your job, getting ready to retire or embarking on a new chapter in your life, when your home no longer suits your current situation, it’s time to think about selling it. Although this can be a bit complicated, with the help of your agent, you can minimize the hassles, […]
For Sellers Home Staging Tips DIY Home Staging Tips: With a little time, effort and imagination, you can stage your home to showcase its best features, sell it faster and get top dollar. Clean up, pare down, and toss out: By simply getting rid of excess furniture and clutter, you can make any room look larger and more inviting. Make it professional, not […]
For Buyers Is Buying a Short Sale Right For You? If you’re shopping for a home, you may have noticed that a large number of the homes that are currently on the market are short sales. A short sale occurs when a homeowner owes a lender more than their home is worth, and the lender agrees to let the owner sell the home and accept  less than what […]
Housing Trends Just a Dash of Feng Shui What is a home if not personalized to those who share its walls? Feng Shui is intended to create a place of peace, balance and harmony for you and yours. You can achieve this type of atmosphere through the things you bring into your home and the way that you stage your environment. Feng Shui helps enhance […]
For Buyers Does the Home of Your Dreams Really Exist? Agent: “So, what kind of a house are you looking for?” Client: “Anything with 3 bedrooms and a couple baths. Oh, and a big yard would be cool, too.” Agent: “I know of several that we can show you.” Client: “Just pick three that you think I’ll like, and I’ll buy one of them.” If […]
For Buyers & Sellers Considering becoming a landlord? How to evaluate whether to rent or sell your property Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in homeowners choosing to become landlords rather than placing their homes on the market.  In deciding whether or not becoming a Landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories:  Financial Analysis, […]