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...

How To Turn A Foreclosure Into A Marketable Property in Denver



May 9, 2020Do you have that itch to buy a home in Denver, Colorado before the housing market fully recovers? Well, if you aren’t looking for a personal property yourself, there is still a way you can profit from buying a foreclosure home in the Denver area. An Energy Efficient Home is More Marketable  Many foreclosures are older homes that desperately need updating. These homes hemorrhage warm air...

How To Price Your Rental Property in Colorado



May 9, 2020Last week I talked about How To Use Your Colorado Vacation Home As Rental Property. I covered some basics about competition, management, and advertising. This week I want to talk about money! I knew that would get your attention. Contrary to popular belief, your vacation home may not be the million dollar a night rental you see it as. A good way to gauge a competitive rental rate for your...

Where in Colorado Can You Find Great Investment Rental Property?



May 9, 2020Have you decided after reading Ways To Invest In Property Around Colorado Part 1 and Part 2 that you are ready to invest in rental property in Colorado? There are so many options for property investments. It is good to do your research ahead of time and also talk with a buyers agent about what is the best type for your vision. Before jumping into buying a rental property, make sure to...

Plan to Buy Investment Property in Colorado



May 9, 2020This week I will follow up the blogs for Ways To Invest In Property Around Colorado, Part 1 and Ways To Invest In Property Around Colorado, Part 2  Now that I am sure you have all figured out exactly what type of property you want to invest in (wink, wink), let's move on to the most important aspect before you sign that buy-sell contract. Planning. One simple word can save you...