How Much To Spend on Colorado Housing



May 15, 2012One critical step in the home search process is determining how much to spend on housing.  The amount that you ultimately spend on housing is personal, and will of course be limited depending on fund available (either through income or loans).  But, it is important to consider how much you want to spend carefully, and to take into account both up front costs and ongoing costs. Up Front...

Resources for Choosing the Best Colorado School District



May 14, 2012In our last blog, we talked about the importance of considering the school district when choosing your next home.  Not only does it impact where your kids might go to school, but it can also add value to your home. How much flexibility do you have in your home search? For many, a reasonable commute to work is the first limiting factor that determines where you will live.  If you have...

Why You Should Choose The Best School District When You Choose Your Home



May 11, 2012In addition to considering home size, style, additional amenities, and location, you may want to consider adding a “good school district” to your home search criteria.  If you have kids or are planning to, this may already be on your list.  But, even if you are not planning on starting a family it may still be worth considering. Buying a home in a good school district will not only make...

Spotlight on Lakewood, Colorado: A Great Place for Young Families:



May 9, 2012Looking to move out of the city and start a family?  Many families are looking at Lakewood because they can buy a bigger house in Lakewood than in many Denver areas, live in a good school district, and still have a reasonable commute to work. Lakewood is a great place for young families that are moving to Colorado, or moving to a new home in Colorado: 1) Family Sized Homes at Family...

The Importance of Determining the Current Market Value of a Home



May 7, 2012As a home buyer, you want to know that you are making a good investment.   Part of making a good investment means knowing the value of a home, in the current conditions.  This way, you  will know when to walk away from a bad deal. Or, recognize the deal of a lifetime if it shows up. But how do you determine the value of a home?  Is it the listed price or asking price of the home?  Can...

First Time Home Buyer: Investment Tips Part Two



May 4, 2012The last few blogs have covered the topic about why you purchase your home- mainly as an investment or mainly for the sake of owning.  My personal reasons fell somewhere in the middle- I want to make money and I want the benefits of owneship. So, to achieve this, I took great care in choosing a home that had the potential to be a good investment, now, I am working hard at the next important...

Top 4 Tips for Best Home Insurance Coverage



May 2, 2012While it is not required by law that you buy homeowners insurance in Colorado, it is required by your lender if you have financed your home. Therefore, most homeowners insure their homes.  Here are some important tips to get the best coverage for you. 1.  Shop around. There are many insurance agencies offering the same coverage for different prices.  Get quotes from at least 3 different...