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A Home for Every Stage of Life Versus One Home For Life



October 6, 2010Over time your interests and values will change… should your house change to match? At one point in your life you might value charm, at another point you might value practicality.  One point you might love doing yard work, or at least believe that you could love it or could learn to love it.  Later, you might admit to yourself that you hate it, or lose interest in it as other interests gain...

What’s new with HomeBuyersColorado.org?



October 4, 2010An important mission of the Colorado buyer's agents Association is to exclusively serve home buyers.  Every broker and agent that is a member works to protect home buyers, their rights, and their interests. Right now, that is more important than ever.  Home buyers have an opportunity to find a great deal- both on the price of the loan, and on the price of the home.  But, the responsibility of...

Everyone loves Steamboat, Ski Town USA



September 30, 2010An avid skier, and great friend of mine visits Steamboat every year with her family. It is their favorite place to ski in the country.  I visited them over New Years a few years ago, and had an incredible time. The snow was great, the views were great, the food was great…even the party was great.  I was completely charmed by the town and understand why it is lovingly called Ski Town USA: it...

It Is Personal, It’s Real Estate.



September 1, 2010There are many cases that the “personal” gets in the way of the “business,” when it comes to real estate; if the two are ever separate to begin with. For the seller, there are many reasons selling their home will be personal, and this can and often does effect the transaction.  Seller’s personal life can impact have a negative or a positive impact on the home buyer. Here are some...

Relocate to Colorado: The Mountain Condo Fantasy



August 13, 2010One discussion my husband and I enjoy having is the “If we were rich where would we own a condo?”  It will be years before this is anything but a fantasy, but when the day comes, we are prepared.  If you are looking for the perfect place for your condo, I’d like to make my argument for the Colorado Rockies. A mountain condo can be used year round. On my way to spend the weekend in Copper...

Denver Parade of Homes 2010: Something for Everyone



August 7, 2010The Denver Parade of Homes kicks off next week on August 14th through Labor Day.   The Parade of Homes is taking a new approach this year, with intent to offer something to dream about in every price range. 58 homes throughout 21 Front Range Cities can be viewed free of charge.  Prices range from $188,900 to over $6 million dollars. In addition to touring featured homes, the Parade of Homes...

Find an Agent You Trust



July 30, 2010Find an agent that you are comfortable sharing the information that will make your house-hunting more fruitful.   Also, find an agent whose experience you respect and trust.  Without trust, you will not get the most out of working with an agent. Throughout the home buying process, you will be sharing personal information.  At the bare minimum, you will need to be honest about your finances...