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Price to Rent in Major Colorado Cities



June 1, 2012As we’ve seen, we are seeing an increase in the price to rent in Colorado.  Today we’ll take a look at the Median Price to Rent in Major Colorado Cities based on the report released from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. City Median Price to Rent in 2007 Median Price to Rent in 2012 Fort Collins 743.65 986.56 Colorado Springs 667.84 728.02 Steamboat...

How To Use Your Vacation Home As A Rental Property in Colorado



June 1, 2012If you are one of the property owners who are lucky enough to own a vacation home in Colorado, you may want to consider using it as a rental property when you are not using it. This can maximize your investment in the property while still giving you that escape you were looking for when you bought your Colorado vacation home. When you rent it out and how much you charge depends a lot on the...

Best Colorado School Districts



May 16, 2012As mentioned in previous blogs, it can be beneficial to consider the school district when purchasing homes- not only because it will help you send your kids to the school of your choosing, but living in a good school district can add value to your home. If you are looking to move to Colorado from out of state, or considering a move within the state and want to include school districts in your...

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...