Get Matched With The Best Colorado Buyer Agent



December 10, 2012Finding the Best Buyer Agent is Daunting You may be familiar with some of the big name real estate websites out there today, like Zillow and Trulia.  And if you have tried to find an agent in this way, you may even be wary of real estate agents- without a good way to check their background, it just feels like you might get the luck of the draw.  If you are looking for a good agent, not just...

Colorado Buyers Agents Association Reminds Home Buyers To Cover Themselves Against Property Damage



December 7, 2012Recently the Denver Post reported that Colorado has made a new Top 10 list, although this time, not one that we would like to be on.  Colorado is frequently listed as a top 10 state for vacationing, quality of life, and health.  Now, we can add to that list- among the highest for insurance claims for home damage due to a natural catastrophe. Some places in Colorado have experienced severe...

The Definitive Guide to Buying a Vacation Home in Aspen, CO



December 5, 2012As promised. This week we cover buying a vacation home in Aspen, Colorado. I will give you information on Aspen nightlife and activities. I will also use a general 1000 square foot condo as a guide to sale prices, possible rental income, and an estimate of a mortgage payment. Nightlife. Of course we are talking about the nightlife first. I mean, isn't that what you really want to know about...

Buying Remodeled Homes Safely- Tips from Colorado Buyers Agents



December 3, 2012Buying a remodeled home can be tricky.  Especially if the potential buyer doesn’t know ahead of time that there have been some changes to the home.  A remodeled home can mean anything from an updated bathroom to an “improvement” in the plumbing system.  It’s hard to tell which one of these types of remodels has occurred without the proper information and representation. Colorado...

buyer’s agents Recommended By the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau



November 30, 2012New Guide For Home Buyers Published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a new guide for home buyers, called "Shopping for Your Home Loan, CFPB's Settlement Cost Booklet".  This guide details the home buying process including deciding whether you are ready to buy, determining how much you can afford, and steps in buying  a house...

Renovation Guide From Our Colorado Buyer’s Agents – Part II



November 26, 2012Renovations Worth It?  Colorado Buyer's Agents Say: Some Are, Some Aren't If you are like many sellers, you really don’t want to remodel but, you find yourself thinking that it may make your home more appealing to potential buyers, and maybe even get more cash in hand when you sell. If you choose to go forward with a renovation, our Colorado Buyer Agents say that not only should your home...

Remodeling Guide From Our Colorado Buyer’s Agents ( Part I)



November 23, 2012Our  Colorado buyer’s agents say that remodeling your home should be a carefully thought out plan.  Take a moment to consider the potential return of each project.  If you have more than one project to tackle, then prioritize them.  One of the biggest mistakes a homeowner can make is to not prepare for the work to be done.  From unrealistic budgets to selecting the wrong light fixtures, to...