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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...

Understand Your Home Buying Motives to Develop the Best Search Strategy



July 28, 2010There are many different reasons to purchase a home, and the story behind your purchase defines your future home better than how many bathrooms and bedrooms you want. Each motive will require a different home search strategy. For example, a first time home owner is likely to be in a different situation than someone shopping for a ski in ski out condo in Breckenridge, each will require a different...

Mission Impossible 10 : Preparing for Closing Tomorrow



June 16, 2010This is one of those things where I always thought that by the time I buy a house I’m going to be this incredibly responsible super person that never pays late fees or does things at the last minute. Unfortunately, I have not yet transformed into that person. Today I had the seemingly simple task of “getting the things together that we need at closing.”  Sounds easy enough, right? ...