Millennials In The Real Estate Headlines Again

May 15, 2020Millennials are coming on strong as a huge potential buying force in the real estate world. Because of the age, education and tech-savvy lifestyles, they are likely to obtain and keep better employment across the nation. It is a very attractive quality for lenders and sellers. But they aren’t just shopping for ‘any old home’. Their requirements are vastly more refined than they were...

Colorado buyer’s agent Report on Real Estate

May 14, 2020We hear most of the time, “I’m moving to Colorado, I’ve wanted to do that my whole life”. But they moved to Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs or any of the cities 10 years ago from 2008-2012 recession. They might have experienced a much different real estate market. The administrator of the not-for-profit association of buyer's agents is part of a weekly consumer's real estate show...

Summit County, Colorado Real Estate Update

May 12, 2020The weather outside is frightful... This is only due to the fact that Colorado has not received its typical share of snow this year. Only recently have we gotten some substantial snow, which is beginning to improve the ski conditions. The Summit County real estate market is still improving. According to the local Summit County associate broker, Susie, "prices in our real estate market are...

Do You Have A Good Neighbor Next Door?

May 11, 2020Do you know your neighbors? Are they good neighbors? Are you a good neighbor? If you are a teacher, firefighter, EMT, or law enforcement officer in Colorado (or anywhere for that matter) you may qualify for the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. The US Housing and Urban Development section offers a 50% discount to eligible employees in these professions on homes in "revitalization"...

Is Dual Agency Bad News For Homebuyers?

May 10, 2020Dual agency definition: Occurs when the same brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller under written agreement. This means that if you have a buyers agreement with a real estate agent and find a home you are interested in that is under the same brokerage that your agent works for, another agent (or the same agent) within the same office can represent the seller. A buyers...

Granby Ranch – A Family Affair

May 10, 2020Grand County may be one of the most beautiful parts of Colorado I have ever seen. Nestled in the hills of Grand County, in between Fraser/Winter Park and Granby Ranch, is a community packed full of outdoor activities and a family-friendly neighborhood. The amenities within this close-knit community are endless. If you are looking for a place to buy that has the ability to entertain all ages...

How To Qualify to Buy a Vacation Home in Colorado

May 9, 2020With the home prices falling 70-80 percent from their peak 2006 prices in Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, and Vail, it is hard to find a reason not to buy a vacation home in Colorado right now. So you want a place to play in the snow....how do you get one? We all know how hard it is to qualify for a normal home loan right now with the banks being so tight on their requirements. In...