Buying a Home
RADICAL Changes to the Real Estate Industry: Who Would Have Thought?
Recently there have been a few lawsuits that have questioned realtors’ practices regarding the seller paying both selling/buying commissions. So I thought it would be a good idea to address the highlights of the recent Sitzer/Burnett v. NAR lawsuit. Below is a statement by NAR from January 2024. “The question in the case of Sitzer/Burnett…
Read MoreBuying for Retirement? Consider this…
Think about your goals for real estate when you were first working or first entering the workplace. The decision to have a long-term relationship or to have children helped you move along a path in real estate. Fast forward 40- 50 years and your needs, expectations, and desires change. And let’s hear it for the…
Read MoreFirst-Time Home Buyers Pain—Be “Savvy”
As we begin the new year, I am thinking about our first-time home buyers and their potential “pain” in the real estate marketplace. The American dream has been—since the 1950s—to own a home. This dream is still strong in 2024, but we need to be financially “savvy.” Home prices are much higher, mortgage rates are…
Read More7 Characteristics You Should Look For In Your Realtor
Over the years I have received wonderful reviews from my clients. While helping them purchase their home, they’ve mentioned key points they looked for in a realtor and appreciated when they worked with me. Here are some of the characteristics you should look for in your realtor. Does your realtor… 1) Agree to discuss and…
Read MoreNew Home Tidbits from a 2023 Builders Panel for Realtors
I recently attended a luncheon with a panel of five builders who discussed upcoming trends for new homes. Their comments were so interesting that I decided to share their opinions with you. When asked about upcoming trends in new builds, they shared these thoughts:
Read MoreWhen Buying a Home, Consider your Lifestyle
When you decide to buy a house, it’s easy to keep your focus on the house itself. How many bedrooms? How big a garage? Open kitchen? Formal dining? Wood- burning fireplace? Trex deck? Once you’ve decided on these aspects of your future home, you head to your favorite search engine and start typing in parameters.…
Read MoreHot Housing Market? Make YOUR offer Stand Out
With inventory at an all-time low, Denver buyers are facing heavy competition. Here are some tips from an experienced realtor on how to make your offer stand out! 1) Be as flexible as you can on closing time frames for closing. Call the listing agent to see if there are particular circumstances for the Seller…
Read MoreMake it Happen–Own Your Own Home in 2017!
So one of your New Year’s resolutions is to cut out the landlord and pay yourself rent in 2017. That’s a bold move, and an admirable one. By joining the ranks of homeowners, you’re taking a vital step to secure your financial future. For example, did you know that the difference in net worth between…
Read MoreThink Twice, Buy Once
In this sudden housing frenzy we find ourselves in, it is tempting to offer on as many homes as possible, tantamount to throwing irons in the fire so you have more chances of at least one heating up. As a seasoned realtor and property manager, who has lived in Colorado for more than twenty years,…
Read MoreDon't Get Scorched in a Hot Real Estate Market–Find a Good Realtor!
With multiple on-line search engines at your fingertips, why work with a realtor when buying a home or investment property? Why not look at properties on your own and try to cut a deal with the selling broker? In fact, what does a buying broker do for you that you can’t do for yourself? Excellent…
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