The tax break for forgiven mortgage debt was extended by lawmakers as part of their “fiscal cliff” legislation passed in … Continue reading...
Colorado Short Sales Surge Before Potential Tax Hike
Many sellers and their agents are rushing to get their short sales sold by the end of the year. That's when a tax break expires … Continue reading...
$3000 HAFA Incentive For Short Sale Homeowners Becoming More Popular In Colorado
The Making Home Affordable (MHA) program was introduced in 2009 to try and help stabilize the housing market by offering some … Continue reading...
Short Sale Secrets Most Realtors (and Banks) Will Never Tell You
Short sales have become a recurring theme in my recent posts, but for good reason. Almost half of the homes for sale in the Denver … Continue reading...
Is Short Sale Better Than Foreclosure in Colorado
Many people ask if a short sale is better than a foreclosure in Colorado. This is a good question and there isn't a one size fits … Continue reading...
5 Tips For a Successful Short Sale
If you're thinking of selling your home (or need to sell it because you can't afford the payments) and you expect that the total … Continue reading...
7 “MUST DO” Tips for Sellers in 2012
Times have changed and so has Colorado real estate market. Here are 7 tips I believe are critical for home sellers to have … Continue reading...
Incentives Attract Buyers, But Do They Close Deals?
In a slower market, sometimes sellers and/or their agents advertise incentives to sweeten the deal and generate buzz about a … Continue reading...
3,732 Homes have Sold this year While 18,000 Others Have Not? Why?
Yes you read that right. About 16% of homes listed for sale this year have actually SOLD. That is a daunting statistic for … Continue reading...
It’s Ok To Be a Nosey Neighbor! Curious What Their House Sold For?
Let's be real. The real estate market is crazy right now and values are changing every day. As a homeowner we often want to know … Continue reading...