Author: kcadmin

Association manager, Colorado Exclusive Buyer Agents Association, Massachusetts Association of Buyer Agents, and Buyer Agent Search national association.

Why work with an buyer’s agent?



September 20, 2010I had such a great experience working with our exclusive buyers' agent that I take for granted that anyone buying a home would make the same decision and work with an agent. But I forget that there was a time that I considered, even temporarily, that I might want to just “save money” by buying a house without an agent.   It makes me smile and laugh at myself to think about that.  After...

Forbes Names Denver and Colorado Springs as Best Housing Markets



September 17, 2010Investors are focusing on buying real estate in Denver and Colorado Springs, which are the top 10 housing markets according to Forbes.   Forbes suggests that following the investors may be a good idea for home buyers.  These cities are predicted to be among the best in the country for a dramatic turnaround in home prices. Our exclusive buyers' agents have a similar analysis.  They show...

Home Owners: Careful, Savvy and Happy



September 15, 201090 percent of new home owners are happy with their home purchase, according to a poll by Bankrate.com.  It is refreshing, to hear that the overwhelming majority of people are still happy to be home owners. According to the "Social Benefits of Stable Housing” paper released by the National Association of Realtors, there are many reasons that home owners are happy about their recent home...

Home Buyers Tip: Use Your Imagination When Home Shopping



September 13, 2010If you don’t have an imagination, shop with someone who does. There is a home on the end of our street that I believe is the envy of every home owner in the neighborhood.  I admit, I have a bit of a “crush” on this house.  It is beautiful.  From the landscaping, to the wood garage doors, to  their backyard filled with bonsai trees and a lily pond, the house tickles your imagination and...

5 Surprising Benefits of Home Ownership



September 10, 2010Let’s kick off the weekend with some cheerful thoughts.  The National Organization of Real Estate released research about the positive impacts of owning a home.  Instead of focusing on financial boons, the paper, “Social Benefits of Stable Housing” takes a look at the positive social outcomes. The benefits might surprise you. According to the paper, home ownership: Has a significant...

“The best buyer’s market since the mid 90’s.”



September 8, 2010According to one of our exclusive buyer’s agents specializing in Summit County home sales; this is the best buyer’s market since the mid 90’s.   It makes me want to buy a house all over again, and we haven't even unpacked yet. End of real estate season pressures sellers to drop prices. Heading into the end of the “Real Estate Season” agents are seeing sellers more eager than ever to...

In the News: Pending Home Sales Rise



September 7, 2010The Good News: The Pending Home Sales Index rose from 75.5 in June to 79.4 in July, a rise of 5.2 percent.  The good news is: this is the first rise since April 30th, when the New Home Buyer Tax Credit deadline expired and the market saw a decline in transactions. Other good news for buyers?  Low mortgage rates make homes more affordable.  Also, according to Lawrence Yun, the chief economist...