With all the negative news about the economy and the real estate market, in particular, there’s a good chance you’ve put any ideas of buying a second home on permanent hold. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, however, I can tell you that just the opposite is true. The reality […]
Archives for March 2010
How to Help Your Home Stand Out and Sell Faster
In today’s buyers market, home-selling clients are always asking me what they can do to help their homes stand apart from the competition. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network(R), I have seen how effective home staging can make all the difference in not only a quicker sale but a more […]
Buying a foreclosure or REO property in Boulder?
Making an offer on a bank-owned property is not something to be taken lightly. Should you have any questions regarding real estate in Boulder, Colorado, call me or send me an e-mail. What’s an REO? “REO” is Real Estate Owned. These are houses which have been through foreclosure that the bank or mortgage company presently […]
What is the “Sub-Prime Meltdown” and what does it mean to you?
The latest hot button topic in the national media headlines is the “Sub-Prime Lending Market Meltdown”. The media loves doom and gloom and this is yet another opportunity for them to predict financial ruin for our housing market and national economy. While this is overblown there are ramifications for which you should prepare yourself. A […]
Top 5 Tips for Securing an Accurate Appraisal
When it comes to buying or selling property, a successful outcome often hinges upon an accurate appraisal. Unfortunately, due to unrest in the appraisal industry sparked by government guidelines imposed by the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC), securing an accurate appraisal can be hard to come by these days. Colleagues have shared many a […]
Is Buying a Foreclosure Really a Bargain? What You Need to Know
In today’s tumultuous economy, it’s no surprise that there are foreclosure properties to be found in just about every community across America—even ours. While a terrible hardship for homeowners to endure, foreclosures can present a unique opportunity for first-time home buyers and investors looking to purchase a “bargain-priced home” with the potential for building instant […]