While you’ve probably heard many negative stories about the real estate market over the past few years, there are many buyers who have actually taken advantage of the current market to great success. For savvy homebuyers, the current marketplace has yielded tremendous opportunity—most notably in the area of high-end or luxury homes. If you’ve always […]
Duane’s Top 10 Real Estate Investment Tips
Have a goal and a plan. This can be as simple as “buy one house a year”. Buy houses for appreciation. Buy Multi-units for cash flow. Buy Real Estate and wait – as opposed to “I could have bought that for…” Never Sell – as opposed to “I shouldn’t have sold that for only…” Do […]
Using Retirement Plan Funds to Invest in Real Estate
When most people think of IRAs, SEPs, 401ks, etc they usually think of investing in the stock market, mutual funds etc. However, using a self directed retirement account, your retirement plan can hold real estate, along with a variety of other real estate related investments. Anyone can use their retirement pl an to invest in […]
Checking out your homes Winter Weather Damage
How to Assess Your Home for Winter-Weather Damage Whether you’re dealing with rain storms, high winds or lots of snow, winter weather is making its mark across the country, causing varying degrees of home repair situations. Consumer Reports highlights four common problems often caused by harsh winters and offers tips for how you can remedy […]
Jumbo Financing Lossening up
Jennifer Asbury from Premier Lending gave a presentation stating that 10% down jumbos are available again. Other Jumbo programs include a first mortgage up to $417k and a second, or a 80-10-10 program up to $750,000. 15% down programs are available up to $1 Million! Financing changes almost daily now days. Give me a call for […]
Homebuyers are Optimistic about the Future
Prospective homebuyers are putting family first when it comes to decisions about their next move. According to a recent survey from national home builder PulteGroup, Inc., whether it’s planning for more kids or accommodating relatives of all ages, the challenges present in today’s economy are no match for family priorities. The Pulte Group Home Index […]
Consumer Confidence in Economy and Housing on the Rise
Despite continued uncertainty surrounding the fiscal cliff, Americans are showing increased confidence in the housing market and the direction of the economy. According to results from Fannie Mae’s November 2012 National Housing Survey, such improvement bodes especially well for continued strengthening in the housing sector, which in turn should lead to overall economic growth. According […]
Getting ready to apply for a Mortgage!
10 Credit Dos and Don’ts When Applying for a Mortgage Securing a mortgage in today’s dicey lending environment can be challenging. Lenders have raised the bar on credit scores so it’s critical to have the highest credit rating possible in order to obtain the best interest rates and terms on a mortgage. There are many […]
Duane Duggan’s take on Goal Setting!
It’s that time of year! Set your goals, do your New Year Resolutions and all that! Did you know that only 3% of Americans have any kind of written goals for their life? One of the key ingredients of success is to have a goal written down! Wow, no wonder there is so much room […]
Flatrirons Habitat For Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a valuable resource that provides affordable housing in many locations through out the United States. In the Boulder area, the local chapter is called Flatirons Habitat for Humanity. Our own Pete Abel is on the board of Flatiron’s Habitat for Humanity and today, on Colorado Gives Day, announced a partnership with […]