When I was graduating college, (don’t bother asking when, exactly…) my college invited a famous alumnus who was also the state’s wealthiest man to speak at coronation. This man was famous for his … Continue reading...
Home Equity Hits All Time High Soaring Past $6 Trillion
There are many homeowners today who are still recovering from the fiscal shock and losses of the 2008 housing crisis and resulting collapse. Some lost everything and some were able to hold onto their … Continue reading...
5 Important Interview Questions to Choose The Best Mortgage Broker
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...
16 Interview Questions to Ask Your Realtor
1. Do you work as a full-time Realtor? Yes! 2. How long have you been selling real estate? I have been in sales & marketing since 1998 and full time in real estate since 2005. . 3. Where do … Continue reading...
2018 Real Estate Predictions & Trends You Should Know
My Market watch shows you stats here in our Denver Metro and Boulder County real estate market TODAY, but a lot of people want to know what the FUTURE holds, both locally and nationally. Good news for … Continue reading...
Mike’s Denver Metro Real Estate Market Watch – 1/2018
As we kickoff 2018, here's what you need to know from someone on front lines.. Lets look at the stats below, break them down, and come to an honest conclusion. DAYS ON MARKET RISES TO 37 DAYS (same … Continue reading...
Common Tax Deduction Errors Home Owners Make
#1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes You take a tax deduction for property taxes in the year you (or the holder of your escrow account) actually paid them. Some taxing authorities work a … 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...
Is The Bubble About To Burst? Mike’s Market Watch Nov 2017
The real question should be "is this a bubble." Then for it to burst, we need to see the # of homes for sale grow quickly, take longer to sell, and prices drop. Spoiler alert, this is not … Continue reading...