Planning Your Home Budget & Purchase in Colorado



August 6, 2012Responsible Budgeting: This series is dedicated to helping you determine a comfortable home budget for your Colorado home- including a list of home related expenses and updates on Colorado home prices. Responsible Ownership: We also have a few articles that answer questions about responsibly preparing yourself for home ownership and avoiding making a purchase before you are...

Benefits to Home Ownership in Colorado & Your Home as an Investment



August 3, 2012Buying a home may be more than just a financial investment, but also an investment in your personal happiness and fulfillment.  This series helps you understand the benefits of homeownership other than financial benefits, based on a study done by the National Organization of Real Estate, the basic terms and concepts of homes as an investment, and the kinds of equity gain seen in Colorado over...

Rent or Buy in Colorado?



July 23, 2012The decision to rent or buy is not simple.  There are many factors that affect whether owning or renting is better for any person, and probably changes during different phases of their life.  Financial questions alone include month to month costs, maintenance, insurance, taxes, whether it is possible to see a good return on your investment, etc.   There are other benefits to owning in...

How Colorado Buyers Agents are Paid



July 20, 2012This series answers questions Colorado home buyer's have about the finances of working with a buyer's agent.  Especially  -how buyer's agents get paid. Most people that know that agent's work on commission wonder whether it costs home buyer's any extra to work with an agent, and if it is possible to save money without an agent.  These articles take a close look at the question of whether or...

Colorado Buyer’s Agent Agreement



July 18, 2012In Colorado, home buyer's are asked to sign a buyer agent agreement when they work with a Colorado buyer's agent.  Similar to working with most professionals, the contract outlines the terms of the working relationship between the home buyer and the agent- including repsonsibilities, payment, and how to terminate. This series answers questions about the Colorado Buyer's Agent Agreement-...

How to Find a Buyer’s Agent



July 16, 2012The Colorado Exclusive buyer's agent can help you find the best Colorado buyer's agent that serves the area and price range you are looking in.  Here, you will find all the resources you need to find, interview, and choose the best agent for you. All of Colorado Buyers Agents Association's agents work exclusively for home buyers and are in good standing with the association. This series...

What Do Colorado Buyers Agents do for You …Saving Money



July 11, 2012Colorado Buyers Agents Help Home Buyers Save Money In short, one of the most important things a Colorado buyer's agents may do for you helps you have the most successful home buying experiences possible. Part of that is getting the best price and terms for your home.  And part of that is saving money.  There are many ways in which a buyer's agent may help you accomplish the goal of saving...