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Summit County, Colorado Real Estate Update



May 12, 2020The weather outside is frightful... This is only due to the fact that Colorado has not received its typical share of snow this year. Only recently have we gotten some substantial snow, which is beginning to improve the ski conditions. The Summit County real estate market is still improving. According to the local Summit County associate broker, Susie, "prices in our real estate market are...

Do You Have A Good Neighbor Next Door?



May 11, 2020Do you know your neighbors? Are they good neighbors? Are you a good neighbor? If you are a teacher, firefighter, EMT, or law enforcement officer in Colorado (or anywhere for that matter) you may qualify for the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. The US Housing and Urban Development section offers a 50% discount to eligible employees in these professions on homes in "revitalization"...

Colorado Methamphetamine Houses



May 3, 2020An article appeared on March 3, 2013 in the Denver Post, as well as the Boulder Daily Camera, regarding Colorado methamphetamine houses, (also referred to as just meth), and the potential financial pitfalls to uninformed buyers.  The article features new homeowners of just 3 weeks that had no knowledge. There are many potential factors for home buyers to consider when assessing risk in a...

Lender Referrals



May 3, 2020Lender referrals coming to you from your real estate agent or builder are important. Just as one real estate agent is more qualified or is better suited for you. The same is true for lenders.  If your realtor or builder has taken the time to offer you a lender referral, it is highly recommended that you follow through by contacting the lender. Bundled Services Early on, many realtors expanded...
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Quarterly Market Report – Boulder County



May 3, 2020Summary Boulder County is seeing an overall increase in home sales over the same quarter of 2012. As is the case with many active real estate markets that have been evidencing significant increased activity. The Numbers Specifically, sales were up 13% from last March, according to Neil Kearney of Kearney Realty Company.  Kearney also reports that single family home sales were up a whopping...
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Second Home Market News



May 3, 2020List of Top Ten Affordable Cities The second home market is heating up along with other sectors of real estate that have been sluggish or in the trough since the market crash this past decade.  While the luxury markets are seeing spritely increases, the affordable second home market still boasts modest median house prices. As well as a good selection and affordable financing with interest rates...
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Using An Excusive Buyers Agent – Things You Won’t Have To Worry About



April 30, 2020If you are considering an exclusive buyers agent for your real estate search and purchase, here are some things you won't have to worry about.  The fact that a real estate agent may assume a limited ‘dual agency’ role has long been a topic of heated debate in real estate circles.  What is the cutoff point for loyalty between a seller and a buyer?  There were thousands of successful...