Ways to Invest in Property Around Colorado (Part 2)



May 7, 2020Let's see, where were we? Ah yes...Different ways to invest around Colorado. I will pick up where I left off on the last blog (which you can read here). 5. Combination or Mixed-Use Property This can mean a combination of residential units and stores. For instance, you could have upper-level units of apartments with a corner store below. The residents can also be customers that provide...

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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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...
Moving to Colorado from out of state

Wide Open Spaces – Colorado Ranch Property and Acreage



April 29, 2020Colorado is considered as one of the top destinations in the United States real estate market for ranch property and acreage and has a great supply of these wide open spaces.  There are a couple of strong drivers in the marketplace right now. Investor’s and second home and luxury real estate purchases.  Land - wide open space still for sale, and by all accounts, plenty of it in many parts of...
Outdoor View Of Boulder Colorado

Best Places To Live In Colorado, 2013 – Boulder, Colorado



April 29, 2020Boulder - Community Honors We enjoy the opportunity to feature different areas of Colorado and this week we offer information on one of the most unique, eclectic communities nearby Denver Metro.  Boulder, CO has long held the reputation of one of the best places to be in Colorado for many reasons.  First and foremost is that it is home to the University of Colorado - Boulder, (22% of its...

Summit County Real Estate – Best Place To Buy A Home In Colorado



April 26, 2020Many of the greatest ski communities in the United States are located in Summit County, Colorado. These would include Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and Keystone, plus over 8000 acres of premier skiing. For those who don’t ski, Summit County also offers plenty of other activities to keep residents and visitors happy. Including hiking, sight-seeing, nature and bird watching, and...