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...

Tips on Searching For Real Estate Property



May 1, 2020Inventory Is Finally Easing Up After months of fighting inventory shortages, several key indicators show that available inventory is increasing, a welcome event for buyers.  The market has yielded many willing buyers. But with an inventory shortage as the worst in 27 years, buyers are understandably frustrated in their search for property.  In addition, information about the existing inventory...
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Best Places To Live In Colorado For Families With Young Children



May 1, 2020Colorado has been rated as a top destination in the United States as a great place to live for families with young children.  Furthermore, there were many considerations that went into making specific determinations in particular cities including schools, shopping, transportation, access to the arts and recreation, etc.  Here are the findings: #10 – Littleton Littleton has a well...
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Home Buying Tips



April 30, 2020It is very easy to get caught up in the excitement of a home purchase. Especially if you are trying to get in early on some of the remaining good deals.   Many areas still have some bargains. However, some of the markets are already 'hot' and are seeing very competitive bidding wars on diminished inventories.  Here are a few steps to take that will help keep you in the middle of the road. Get...
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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...