Category: Home Search Strategies

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Real Estate Market Update, Colorado – May, 2013



April 26, 2020Everyone will likely agree that the real estate market here has shown excellent signs of recovery.  The return back to a thriving market in Colorado has not come without some challenges. Real Estate Market Update The first challenge is the inventory shortage we are seeing in many areas of Colorado.  It is widespread and the cause is easy to identify, savvy homeowners have, up to this...

Real Estate Turning Over in All Price Sectors – Flipping Is Back



April 26, 2020Real Estate Flips Back On The Rise There have been many opportunities in this busy Colorado real estate market. House flipping has been one of them, although not as lucrative for many as it once was.  There are several reasons, including fast-rising median house values in many desirable areas, rising interest rates, a plethora of eager buyers bidding up auction houses, and other factors. ...
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Winter Home Heating Costs in Colorado: What To Expect In 2013-2014



April 25, 2020If you are in the market for Colorado residential real estate, you have likely calculated many homeownership costs, including winter home heating costs.  Those connected to the energy market are actually projected stabilization of these costs as oil is not expected to rise this year, and evidently, in an article published by Forbes, it’s possible they may actually be less this coming winter...

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...

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...

Why Buy A House in Colorado: Investment & Ownership Benefits



April 27, 2012Why Are You Buying A Home: I beleive that there is a distinct difference in what the home buying experience and ownership will be like for a person looking to make an investment compared to the person just looking to own.  In the past, real estate was a conventional and reasonably safe investment.  Now, reading investment blogs and articles, many argue that it is often a better investment to...