Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a savvy real estate investor looking to secure another property for your portfolio, you will always want to find the best broker for the job. The greatest … Continue reading...
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) New Regs 2018: What You Need to Know
The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017” which passed in December of that year, made sweeping changes to United States tax law. No similar tax law impact was felt since the Tax Reform Act of 1986. As many … Continue reading...
Buyer Commission Rebates – Too Good To Be True?
Someone recently asked me about buyer rebates. I realized this is a fantastic opportunity to shed more light on them! QUESTION: "Have you heard of the real estate broker business model where, if … Continue reading...
Wire Fraud Is Real: How It Works & Ways To Protect Yourself
Criminals are targeting home buyers across the country, stealing money meant for the purchase of homes. Wire fraud is becoming more common and has cost some buyer's their life savings. Here's what it … Continue reading...
Daylight Savings: How “Fall Back” Affects Home Sales & Tips to Adjust
Love it or hate it, we are about to Fall Back. Despite gaining an extra hour to sleep in, many people have a hard time adjusting as the days seem much longer (have another Americano!). Did you know … Continue reading...
5 Ways To Keep Your New Home Loan From Falling Through
Many people have heard a story about 'someone' who was buying a house and then found out they couldn't get a loan the day before closing, and the deal fell apart. Well...I wish could tell you it's a … Continue reading...
Appraisers Are Not Making Many Friends in Denver Metro Real Estate Market
What Is An Appraisal? An appraisal is an "opinion" of how much a home is currently worth. Calculations are based on similar homes nearby that have sold within the past 6 months (these are called … Continue reading...
Price Shock on Replacement Homes Holding Back Many “Would Be Sellers” in Colorado
We are in one of the craziest scenarios our Denver real estate market has seen in years. Often as prices increase and homeowners have more equity, owners wanting to move take advantage of that and … Continue reading...
Real Estate Survival Guide For Denver Metro Buyers & Sellers
Buyer's are finding it challenging to find a home to buy or to beat out other offers. Sellers can be tempted into thinking selling their home will be "easy", only to find they are on offer #3 after … Continue reading...
Rent to Own – What It Is and What to Watch Out For
What Is Rent To Own and How Does it Work? A "rent-to-own purchase" or "lease purchase") is a lease combined with an option to purchase the property within a specified period, usually 3 years or less, … Continue reading...