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...
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...
Realtor Commissions: How Much Should You Pay?
Yes, I 'm calling out the elephant in the room! Let's have real talk about real estate agent commissions. "How much do you charge" is one of the most common questions people ask when choosing a … 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...
Multiple Offers For Sellers: 6 Tips To Choose the Best Offer
It sounds like fun, but choosing the best offer when you receive multiple can be a challenge. Here are 6 Tips to ensure you choose not just the highest, but the BEST offer. 1. You don’t need to … Continue reading...
Why Contingent Offers To Purchase A Home Are Not Being Accepted
If you can't qualify for two mortgages and want to buy a new home, you will be faced with having to sell your home before being able to purchase the new home. Logically, it seems you would just make … Continue reading...
Does Moving up Make Sense? These 6 Questions Will Help You Decide
Have you considered upgrading to a bigger home, or maybe just a better location for your lifestyle. These 6 questions will help you decide if moving up makes sense for you. If you answer yes to most … Continue reading...
WANTED: Homes For Sale
I have active buyers looking for homes throughout various parts of the Denver and Boulder metro areas and there aren't enough listings. If you would consider selling, please complete the simple form … Continue reading...
Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act EXTENDED Through 2013
The tax break for forgiven mortgage debt was extended by lawmakers as part of their “fiscal cliff” legislation passed in December. The extension is good through 2013. I posted last month that many … Continue reading...