Month: May 2012

The Importance of Determining the Current Market Value of a Home



May 7, 2012As a home buyer, you want to know that you are making a good investment.   Part of making a good investment means knowing the value of a home, in the current conditions.  This way, you  will know when to walk away from a bad deal. Or, recognize the deal of a lifetime if it shows up. But how do you determine the value of a home?  Is it the listed price or asking price of the home?  Can...

First Time Home Buyer: Investment Tips Part Two



May 4, 2012The last few blogs have covered the topic about why you purchase your home- mainly as an investment or mainly for the sake of owning.  My personal reasons fell somewhere in the middle- I want to make money and I want the benefits of owneship. So, to achieve this, I took great care in choosing a home that had the potential to be a good investment, now, I am working hard at the next important...

Top 4 Tips for Best Home Insurance Coverage



May 2, 2012While it is not required by law that you buy homeowners insurance in Colorado, it is required by your lender if you have financed your home. Therefore, most homeowners insure their homes.  Here are some important tips to get the best coverage for you. 1.  Shop around. There are many insurance agencies offering the same coverage for different prices.  Get quotes from at least 3 different...